N628TC - 1995 American Champion Aircraft 7GCBC Aircraft Registration

CH7B

1995 AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT 7GCBC

Aircraft Description

N628TC is a 1995 American Champion Aircraft 7GCBC, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Layton James L in Carrollton, GA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 8, 1995. The registration certificate was issued on March 12, 2018. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N628TC is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A835A1 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N628TC was last tracked by AviatorDB near West Georgia Regional Airport / O V Gray Field (KCTJ) on March 21, 2026. The FAA registry record for N628TC 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 N628TC. 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
1995
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
December 8, 1995
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 12, 2018

Registered Owner

Name
LAYTON JAMES L
Address
929 TRADE WINDS RD
City
CARROLLTON
State / Zip Code
Georgia30116-5910
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)
52032641
Mode S Code (Hex)
A835A1

Additional Details

Registration
N628TC
Serial Number
1212-95
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
00795711

Last Known Position

Date
March 21, 2026 (UTC 15:51:37)
Airport
Latitude
33.621185
Longitude
-85.148639

Data Source

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

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