N8305V - 1966 Champion 7GCAA Aircraft Registration

1966 CHAMPION 7GCAA

Aircraft Description

N8305V is a 1966 Champion 7GCAA, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Bell Anthony J in Avondale, AZ. This aircraft holds a multiple airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 4, 1967. The registration certificate was issued on February 5, 2016. The registration is set to expire on February 28, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N8305V is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AB5B75 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N8305V was last updated on July 18, 2023. 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 7GCAA model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N8305V. 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

1966

Manufacturer

CHAMPION

Model

7GCAA

Type Aircraft

Fixed Wing Single Engine

Cruise Speed

90 mph

Weight Class

Up to 12,500 lbs

Airworthiness Date

May 4, 1967

Classification

Multiple 1 Category

Type Registration

Individual

Status

Valid Registration

Cert Issue Date

February 5, 2016

Registered Owner

Name

BELL ANTHONY J

Address

12555 W MONTEREY WAY

City

AVONDALE

State / Zip Code

Arizona85392-6600

Country

United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type

Reciprocating

Number of Engines

Engine Manufacturer

LYCOMING

Engine Model

0-320 SERIES

Horsepower

180 HP

Mode S Code (Oct)

52655565

Mode S Code (Hex)

AB5B75

NTSB Accident History (2)

Date	NTSB #	Damage	Highest Injury	Probable Cause
Jul 15, 2015	GAA15CA188	Substantial	None	The pilot's failure to maintain pitch attitude which resulted in an aerodynamic stall, hard landing and a loss of directional control.
Dec 23, 2007	DEN08CA043	Substantial	None	The pilot's premature landing flare and an inadvertent stall/mush. A contributing factor is pilot's lack of recent night experience.