N9869Y - 1961 Champion 7FC Aircraft Registration

1961 CHAMPION 7FC

Aircraft Description

N9869Y is a 1961 Champion 7FC, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Thompson Curtis W in Battleview, ND. The registration certificate was issued on February 18, 2023. The registration is set to expire on February 28, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor C90 SERIES engine producing 95 horsepower, N9869Y is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ADC518 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N9869Y was last updated on February 18, 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 N9869Y. 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
1961
Manufacturer
CHAMPION
Model
7FC
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
Cruise Speed
90 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 18, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
THOMPSON CURTIS W
Address
8596 101ST AVE NW
City
BATTLEVIEW
State / Zip Code
North Dakota58773-9242
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
C90 SERIES
Horsepower
95 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
53342430
Mode S Code (Hex)
ADC518

Additional Details

Registration
N9869Y
Serial Number
7FC-421
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
February 28, 2030
Last Action Date
February 18, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00033630

Data Source

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

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