N4955V - 1947 Champion 7BCM Aircraft Registration

1947 CHAMPION 7BCM

Aircraft Description

N4955V is a 1947 Champion 7BCM, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Sindlinger Lyle J in Puyallup, WA. The registration certificate was issued on June 10, 2011. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor C85 SERIES engine producing 85 horsepower, N4955V is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A625C6 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N4955V was last updated on January 22, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

American Champion Aircraft, based in Rochester, Wisconsin, produces the Scout, Decathlon, and Citabria series of aerobatic and tailwheel aircraft. These fabric-covered aircraft continue a lineage dating back to the original Aeronca Champion. AviatorDB tracks 1,848 Champion aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the 7BCM model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N4955V. 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
1947
Manufacturer
CHAMPION
Model
7BCM
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
Cruise Speed
90 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 10, 2011

Registered Owner

Name
SINDLINGER LYLE J
Address
9824 153RD STREET CT E
City
PUYALLUP
State / Zip Code
Washington98375-6528
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
C85 SERIES
Horsepower
85 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51422706
Mode S Code (Hex)
A625C6

Additional Details

Registration
N4955V
Serial Number
47-841
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
June 30, 2027
Last Action Date
January 22, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00160908

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC