N56WG - 2018 American Champion Aircraft 7GCBC Aircraft Registration

CH7B

2018 AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT 7GCBC

Aircraft Description

N56WG is a 2018 American Champion Aircraft 7GCBC, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Erickson Lynn A in Prairie Du Sac, WI. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 30, 2018. The registration certificate was issued on August 22, 2024. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2031. Powered by a Lycoming O-360-C4P engine producing 180 horsepower, N56WG is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A7268C (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N56WG was last updated on August 22, 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 N56WG. 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
2018
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
July 30, 2018
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 22, 2024

Registered Owner

Name
ERICKSON LYNN A
Address
440 WATER ST UNIT 302
City
PRAIRIE DU SAC
State / Zip Code
Wisconsin53578-1249
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
O-360-C4P
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51623214
Mode S Code (Hex)
A7268C

Additional Details

Registration
N56WG
Serial Number
1474-2018
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
August 31, 2031
Last Action Date
August 22, 2024
Last Update Date
August 22, 2024
Unique ID
01280543

Last Known Position

Date
May 11, 2026 (UTC 22:08:53)
Airport
Latitude
43.297108
Longitude
-89.754564

Data Source

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

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