N7518B - 1957 Champion 7FC Aircraft Registration

1957 CHAMPION 7FC

Aircraft Description

N7518B is a 1957 Champion 7FC, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Hames Gregory in Lincolnton, NC. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 6, 1957. The registration certificate was issued on March 16, 2026. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2033. Powered by a Cont Motor C90 SERIES engine producing 95 horsepower, N7518B is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AA2132 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N7518B was last updated on March 16, 2026. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

American Champion Aircraft, based in Rochester, Wisconsin, produces the Scout, Decathlon, and Citabria series of aerobatic and tailwheel aircraft. These fabric-covered aircraft continue a lineage dating back to the original Aeronca Champion. AviatorDB tracks 1,848 Champion aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the 7FC model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N7518B. 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
1957
Manufacturer
CHAMPION
Model
7FC
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
Cruise Speed
90 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
May 6, 1957
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 27, 2026

Registered Owner

Name
MAXWELL RICHARD H
Address
88 OLD SCHOOL RD
City
GROVE CITY
State / Zip Code
Pennsylvania16127-6728
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
C90 SERIES
Horsepower
95 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52420462
Mode S Code (Hex)
AA2132

Additional Details

Registration
N7518B
Serial Number
7FC-23
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
May 31, 2033
Last Action Date
May 27, 2026
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00702697

Last Known Position

Date
June 2, 2026 (UTC 23:58:45)
Airport
Latitude
41.287552
Longitude
-79.907435

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC