N726AC - 1999 American Champion Aircraft 7GCBC Aircraft Registration

CH7B

1999 AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT 7GCBC

Aircraft Description

N726AC is a 1999 American Champion Aircraft 7GCBC, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Grass Roots Aviation LLC in Bend, OR. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 11, 1999. The registration certificate was issued on March 13, 2026. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2033. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N726AC is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A9B9D9 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N726AC was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 44.0856, -121.2003 on April 2, 2026. The FAA registry record for N726AC was last updated on March 13, 2026. 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 N726AC. 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
1999
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 11, 1999
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 13, 2026

Registered Owner

Name
GRASS ROOTS AVIATION LLC
Address
18845 PINEHURST RD
City
BEND
State / Zip Code
Oregon97703-5236
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)
52334731
Mode S Code (Hex)
A9B9D9

Additional Details

Registration
N726AC
Serial Number
1276-99
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
March 31, 2033
Last Action Date
March 13, 2026
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00745862

Last Known Position

Date
May 4, 2026 (UTC 17:51:46)
Airport
Latitude
44.085388
Longitude
-121.200191

Data Source

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

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