N67LW - 1997 American Champion Aircraft 7GCBC Aircraft Registration

CH7B

1997 AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT 7GCBC

Aircraft Description

N67LW is a 1997 American Champion Aircraft 7GCBC, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Johenning Leon C II in Lexington, VA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 2, 1997. The registration certificate was issued on May 6, 1998. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2030. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N67LW is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A8DA6E (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N67LW was last updated on October 20, 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 N67LW. 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
1997
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
October 2, 1997
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 6, 1998

Registered Owner

Name
JOHENNING LEON C II
Address
PO BOX 1118
City
LEXINGTON
State / Zip Code
Virginia24450-1118
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)
52155156
Mode S Code (Hex)
A8DA6E

Additional Details

Registration
N67LW
Serial Number
1237-97
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
April 30, 2030
Last Action Date
October 20, 2023
Last Update Date
October 20, 2023
Unique ID
00396711

Data Source

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

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