N9879B - 1958 Champion 7FC Aircraft Registration

1958 CHAMPION 7FC

Aircraft Description

N9879B is a 1958 Champion 7FC, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Strine Russell A in New Park, PA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 23, 1958. The registration certificate was issued on September 5, 2019. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor C90 SERIES engine producing 95 horsepower, N9879B is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ADC8BA (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N9879B was last updated on September 2, 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 N9879B. 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
May 23, 1958
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 5, 2019

Registered Owner

Name
STRINE RUSSELL A
Address
9320 HICKORY RD
City
NEW PARK
State / Zip Code
Pennsylvania17352-9534
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)
53344272
Mode S Code (Hex)
ADC8BA

Additional Details

Registration
N9879B
Serial Number
199
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
September 30, 2029
Last Action Date
September 2, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00693590

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC