N9878Y - Champion 7KC Aircraft Registration

CHAMPION 7KC

Aircraft Description

N9878Y is a Champion 7KC, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Waterman David N in Amery, WI. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on February 9, 1961. The registration certificate was issued on December 19, 2018. The registration is set to expire on December 31, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N9878Y is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ADC8AC (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N9878Y was last updated on July 1, 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 7KC model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N9878Y. 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
CHAMPION
Model
7KC
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
Cruise Speed
90 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
February 9, 1961
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
December 19, 2018

Registered Owner

Name
WATERMAN DAVID N
Address
663 85TH ST
City
AMERY
State / Zip Code
Wisconsin54001-5310
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)
53344254
Mode S Code (Hex)
ADC8AC

Additional Details

Registration
N9878Y
Serial Number
7KC-3
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
December 31, 2028
Last Action Date
July 1, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00363590

Data Source

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

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