N524BT - American Champion Aircraft 7GCAA Aircraft Registration

CH7B

AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT 7GCAA

Aircraft Description

N524BT is a American Champion Aircraft 7GCAA, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Mancini James L in Kinnelon, NJ. The registration certificate was issued on March 12, 2021. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2028. The aircraft is configured with 2 seats. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A697F5 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N524BT was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 40.9564, -74.3155 on March 11, 2026. The FAA registry record for N524BT was last updated on April 28, 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 N524BT. 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
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
Classification
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 12, 2021

Registered Owner

Name
MANCINI JAMES L
Address
9 JOANNA WAY
City
KINNELON
State / Zip Code
New Jersey07405-2153
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Mode S Code (Oct)
51513765
Mode S Code (Hex)
A697F5

Additional Details

Registration
N524BT
Serial Number
435-99
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
March 31, 2028
Last Action Date
April 28, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00795972

Last Known Position

Date
May 12, 2026 (UTC 23:03:56)
Airport
Latitude
42.244992
Longitude
-83.51928

Data Source

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

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