N5265X - 1969 Champion 7GCBC Aircraft Registration

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1969 CHAMPION 7GCBC

Aircraft Description

N5265X is a 1969 Champion 7GCBC, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Swanton Peter K in Willits, CA. The registration certificate was issued on December 12, 2014. The registration is set to expire on December 31, 2027. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N5265X is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A6A255 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N5265X was last updated on April 7, 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 N5265X. 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
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
December 12, 2014

Registered Owner

Name
SWANTON PETER K
Address
65 S MAIN ST
City
WILLITS
State / Zip Code
California95490-3525
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)
51521125
Mode S Code (Hex)
A6A255

Additional Details

Registration
N5265X
Serial Number
124
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
December 31, 2027
Last Action Date
April 7, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00672525

Data Source

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

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