N768AC - 1999 American Champion Aircraft 7GCBC Aircraft Registration

CH7B

1999 AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT 7GCBC

Aircraft Description

N768AC is a 1999 American Champion Aircraft 7GCBC, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Bowe Joseph E in Ocklawaha, FL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 10, 1999. The registration certificate was issued on November 4, 2025. The registration is set to expire on November 30, 2032. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N768AC is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AA5F43 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N768AC was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 29.1449, -81.8982 on March 22, 2026. The FAA registry record for N768AC was last updated on December 10, 2025. 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 N768AC. 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
September 10, 1999
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
November 4, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
BOWE JOSEPH E
Address
5960 SE 159TH CT
City
OCKLAWAHA
State / Zip Code
Florida32179-2947
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)
52457503
Mode S Code (Hex)
AA5F43

Additional Details

Registration
N768AC
Serial Number
1268-99
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
November 30, 2032
Last Action Date
December 10, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00545882

Last Known Position

Date
March 22, 2026 (UTC 15:40:28)
Airport
Latitude
29.144897
Longitude
-81.898217

Data Source

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

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