N489AC - 1999 American Champion Aircraft 7GCAA Aircraft Registration

CH7B

1999 AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT 7GCAA

Aircraft Description

N489AC is a 1999 American Champion Aircraft 7GCAA, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Kuza Flyers LLC in Rock Hill, SC. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on February 5, 1999. The registration certificate was issued on June 21, 2018. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N489AC is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A60A0B (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N489AC was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 34.9715, -81.0611 on February 11, 2026. The FAA registry record for N489AC was last updated on May 19, 2023. 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 N489AC. 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
7GCAA
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
CH7B7GCBC Citabria High Country Explorer
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
February 5, 1999
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 21, 2018

Registered Owner

Name
KUZA FLYERS LLC
Address
601 LAKE CLUB DR
City
ROCK HILL
State / Zip Code
South Carolina29732-8658
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)
51405013
Mode S Code (Hex)
A60A0B

Additional Details

Registration
N489AC
Serial Number
413-98
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
June 30, 2028
Last Action Date
May 19, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00133906

Last Known Position

Date
May 17, 2026 (UTC 00:20:51)
Airport
Latitude
35.003769
Longitude
-81.05371

Data Source

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

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