N87VP - American Champion Aircraft 7GCBC Aircraft Registration

CH7B

American Champion Aircraft 7GCBC

Aircraft Description

N87VP is a American Champion Aircraft 7GCBC, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Harrison Douglas G in Thatcher, AZ. The registration certificate was issued on May 7, 2015. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2028. The aircraft is configured with 2 seats. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ABF5E6 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N87VP was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 32.2534, -110.6606 on May 28, 2026. The FAA registry record for N87VP was last updated on May 12, 2023. 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 1,087 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 N87VP. 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
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
Classification
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 24, 2026

Registered Owner

Name
WHITE RONALD V
Address
2266 SPITFIRE CIR # 2946
City
OVERGAARD
State / Zip Code
Arizona85933-5372
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Mode S Code (Oct)
52772746
Mode S Code (Hex)
ABF5E6

Additional Details

Registration
N87VP
Serial Number
1422-2006
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
June 30, 2033
Last Action Date
June 24, 2026
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00284019

Last Known Position

Date
July 17, 2026 (UTC 16:20:32)
Airport
Latitude
33.194865
Longitude
-111.738188

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-08-01 01:32:20 UTC