N9045L - 1970 Champion 7KCAB Aircraft Registration

1970 CHAMPION 7KCAB

Aircraft Description

N9045L is a 1970 Champion 7KCAB, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Salter Christopher D in Elberta, AL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 21, 1972. The registration certificate was issued on August 22, 2022. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming IO-320 SERIES engine producing 150 horsepower, N9045L is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AC811A (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N9045L was last updated on August 25, 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 7KCAB model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N9045L. 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
1970
Manufacturer
CHAMPION
Model
7KCAB
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
Cruise Speed
90 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
August 21, 1972
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 22, 2022

Registered Owner

Name
SALTER CHRISTOPHER D
Address
24852 N ROLLING GREEN DR
City
ELBERTA
State / Zip Code
Alabama36530-4602
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
IO-320 SERIES
Horsepower
150 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
53100432
Mode S Code (Hex)
AC811A

Additional Details

Registration
N9045L
Serial Number
239-70
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
August 31, 2029
Last Action Date
August 25, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00041301

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-04-01 01:32:20 UTC