N689MA - 2006 American Champion Aircraft 7GCAA Aircraft Registration

CH7B

2006 AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT 7GCAA

Aircraft Description

N689MA is a 2006 American Champion Aircraft 7GCAA, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to N28179 INC in West Gilgo Beach, NY. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 29, 2006. The registration certificate was issued on February 8, 2023. The registration is set to expire on February 28, 2030. Powered by a Lycoming O-320-B2B engine producing 160 horsepower, N689MA is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A925BA (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N689MA was last updated on February 8, 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 N689MA. 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
2006
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
March 29, 2006
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 8, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
N28179 INC
Address
4089 W GILGO BCH
City
WEST GILGO BEACH
State / Zip Code
New York11702-4615
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
O-320-B2B
Horsepower
160 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52222672
Mode S Code (Hex)
A925BA

Additional Details

Registration
N689MA
Serial Number
506-2006
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
February 28, 2030
Last Action Date
February 8, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00238069

Data Source

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

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