N678AC - 1998 American Champion Aircraft 7GCAA Aircraft Registration

CH7B

1998 AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT 7GCAA

Aircraft Description

N678AC is a 1998 American Champion Aircraft 7GCAA, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Habetz Kenneth B in Ragley, LA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on February 23, 1998. The registration certificate was issued on March 4, 2013. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N678AC is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A8F973 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N678AC was last updated on July 22, 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 N678AC. 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
1998
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
February 23, 1998
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 4, 2013

Registered Owner

Name
HABETZ KENNETH B
Address
13925 HIGHWAY 171
City
RAGLEY
State / Zip Code
Louisiana70657-5921
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)
52174563
Mode S Code (Hex)
A8F973

Additional Details

Registration
N678AC
Serial Number
403-98
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
March 31, 2029
Last Action Date
July 22, 2023
Last Update Date
July 22, 2023
Unique ID
00307011

Data Source

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

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