N515KG - 1998 American Champion Aircraft 7GCBC Aircraft Registration

CH7B

1998 AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT 7GCBC

Aircraft Description

N515KG is a 1998 American Champion Aircraft 7GCBC, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Batsche George M in Tampa, FL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 1, 1998. The registration certificate was issued on July 25, 2024. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2031. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N515KG is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A674EA (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N515KG was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 43.4129, -88.7064 on March 19, 2026. The FAA registry record for N515KG was last updated on July 25, 2024. 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 N515KG. 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
1998
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
August 1, 1998
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 25, 2024

Registered Owner

Name
BATSCHE GEORGE M
Address
4925 LONDONDERRY DR
City
TAMPA
State / Zip Code
Florida33647-1333
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)
51472352
Mode S Code (Hex)
A674EA

Additional Details

Registration
N515KG
Serial Number
1249-98
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
July 31, 2031
Last Action Date
July 25, 2024
Last Update Date
July 25, 2024
Unique ID
00667261

Last Known Position

Date
April 3, 2026 (UTC 20:46:02)
Airport
Latitude
43.407806
Longitude
-88.707126

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-04-01 01:32:20 UTC