N8389V - 1966 Champion 7ECA Aircraft Registration

1966 CHAMPION 7ECA

Aircraft Description

N8389V is a 1966 Champion 7ECA, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Nelzen Wayne K in Mulino, OR. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 21, 1966. The registration certificate was issued on December 27, 2018. The registration is set to expire on December 31, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming 0-235 SERIES engine producing 115 horsepower, N8389V is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AB79B9 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N8389V was last updated on January 6, 2024. 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 7ECA model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N8389V. 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
7ECA
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
Cruise Speed
90 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
September 21, 1966
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
December 27, 2018

Registered Owner

Name
NELZEN WAYNE K
Address
27855 S BEAVERCREEK RD
City
MULINO
State / Zip Code
Oregon97042-8755
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-235 SERIES
Horsepower
115 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52674671
Mode S Code (Hex)
AB79B9

Additional Details

Registration
N8389V
Serial Number
529
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
December 31, 2028
Last Action Date
January 6, 2024
Last Update Date
January 6, 2024
Unique ID
00463171

Data Source

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

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