N845BC - 1996 American Champion Aircraft 7GCBC Aircraft Registration

CH7B

1996 AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT 7GCBC

Aircraft Description

N845BC is a 1996 American Champion Aircraft 7GCBC, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Lauchland George M in Troy, ID. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on February 12, 1996. The registration certificate was issued on February 15, 2024. The registration is set to expire on February 28, 2031. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N845BC is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AB9288 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N845BC was last updated on February 15, 2024. 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 N845BC. 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
1996
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
February 12, 1996
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 15, 2024

Registered Owner

Name
LAUCHLAND GEORGE M
Address
1319 PLEASANT HILL RD
City
TROY
State / Zip Code
Idaho83871-5008
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)
52711210
Mode S Code (Hex)
AB9288

Additional Details

Registration
N845BC
Serial Number
1214-96
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
February 28, 2031
Last Action Date
February 15, 2024
Last Update Date
February 15, 2024
Unique ID
00915761

Data Source

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

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