N5213X - 1969 Champion 7GCBC Aircraft Registration

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1969 CHAMPION 7GCBC

Aircraft Description

N5213X is a 1969 Champion 7GCBC, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Sutton Aircraft Salvage LLC in Palmer, AK. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 2, 1969. The registration certificate was issued on August 25, 2022. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N5213X is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A68F7C (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N5213X was last updated on August 25, 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 7GCBC model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N5213X. 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
1969
Manufacturer
CHAMPION
Model
7GCBC
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
CH7B7GCBC Citabria High Country Explorer
Cruise Speed
90 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
June 2, 1969
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 25, 2022

Registered Owner

Name
SUTTON AIRCRAFT SALVAGE LLC
Address
13500 E JENSEN AVE
City
PALMER
State / Zip Code
Alaska99645-9430
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)
51507574
Mode S Code (Hex)
A68F7C

Additional Details

Registration
N5213X
Serial Number
177
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
August 31, 2029
Last Action Date
August 25, 2023
Last Update Date
August 25, 2023
Unique ID
00642355

Data Source

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

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