N483AC - 1999 American Champion Aircraft 7GCBC Aircraft Registration

CH7B

1999 AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT 7GCBC

Aircraft Description

N483AC is a 1999 American Champion Aircraft 7GCBC, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Tessos Air Service INC in Wilmington, DE. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 30, 1999. The registration certificate was issued on September 9, 2020. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2027. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N483AC is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A5F3C1 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N483AC was last updated on November 6, 2025. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The American Champion 7GCBC Citabria High Country Explorer stands as a significant aerobatic and utility aircraft that brought affordable tailwheel proficiency to civilian aviation. First flown around 1964-1965, it is a high-wing single-engine taildragger that seats two occupants in tandem configuration. With a 35-foot wingspan and powered by Lycoming O-360 engines producing 180 horsepower, the aircraft delivers a cruise speed of approximately 135 miles per hour. American Champion Aircraft Corporation continues manufacturing this evolution of the original Aeronca Champion design. AviatorDB tracks 1,088 American Champion Aircraft aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is CH7B.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N483AC. AviatorDB cross-references all FAA registration data with NTSB accident and incident reports, providing a comprehensive safety overview for every registered aircraft in the United States.

Model Year
1999
Manufacturer
AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT
Model
7GCBC
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
CH7B7GCBC Citabria High Country Explorer
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
December 30, 1999
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 9, 2020

Registered Owner

Name
TESSOS AIR SERVICE INC
Address
108 W 13TH ST
City
WILMINGTON
State / Zip Code
Delaware19801-1145
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-320 SERIES
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51371701
Mode S Code (Hex)
A5F3C1

Additional Details

Registration
N483AC
Serial Number
1282-99
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
September 30, 2027
Last Action Date
November 6, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00896022

Data Source

Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov

Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC