N9097B - 1958 Champion 7FC Aircraft Registration

1958 CHAMPION 7FC

Aircraft Description

N9097B is a 1958 Champion 7FC, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Irvine Paul E in Antioch, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 17, 1958. The registration certificate was issued on November 3, 2009. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor C85 SERIES engine producing 85 horsepower, N9097B is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AC93EA (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N9097B was last updated on July 21, 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 7FC model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N9097B. 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
1958
Manufacturer
CHAMPION
Model
7FC
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
Cruise Speed
90 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
April 17, 1958
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
November 3, 2009

Registered Owner

Name
IRVINE PAUL E
Address
2712 CAROB CT
City
ANTIOCH
State / Zip Code
California94509-7341
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
C85 SERIES
Horsepower
85 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
53111752
Mode S Code (Hex)
AC93EA

Additional Details

Registration
N9097B
Serial Number
7FC-178
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
March 31, 2029
Last Action Date
July 21, 2023
Last Update Date
July 21, 2023
Unique ID
00521121

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-07-01 01:32:20 UTC