N5271X - 1969 Champion 7GCBC Aircraft Registration

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1969 CHAMPION 7GCBC

Aircraft Description

N5271X is a 1969 Champion 7GCBC, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Russell Steven N in Anchorage, AK. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 19, 1969. The registration certificate was issued on November 2, 2016. The registration is set to expire on November 30, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N5271X is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A6A580 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N5271X was last updated on September 15, 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 N5271X. 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
August 19, 1969
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
November 2, 2016

Registered Owner

Name
RUSSELL STEVEN N
Address
8281 BERRY PATCH DR
City
ANCHORAGE
State / Zip Code
Alaska99502-7259
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)
51522600
Mode S Code (Hex)
A6A580

Additional Details

Registration
N5271X
Serial Number
196
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
November 30, 2029
Last Action Date
September 15, 2023
Last Update Date
September 15, 2023
Unique ID
00442545

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-07-01 01:32:20 UTC