N9942Y - 1962 Champion 7GCB Aircraft Registration

CH7B

1962 CHAMPION 7GCB

Aircraft Description

N9942Y is a 1962 Champion 7GCB, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Hardy John R in Wasilla, AK. This aircraft holds a multiple airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 21, 1962. The registration certificate was issued on February 21, 2013. The registration is set to expire on February 28, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N9942Y is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ADE434 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N9942Y was last updated on July 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 7GCB model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N9942Y. 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
1962
Manufacturer
CHAMPION
Model
7GCB
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
CH7B7GCBC Citabria High Country Explorer
Cruise Speed
90 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
September 21, 1962
Classification
Multiple 1 Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 21, 2013

Registered Owner

Name
HARDY JOHN R
Address
3060 N LAZY EIGHT CT STE 2-296
City
WASILLA
State / Zip Code
Alaska99654-4331
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)
53362064
Mode S Code (Hex)
ADE434

Additional Details

Registration
N9942Y
Serial Number
150
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
February 28, 2029
Last Action Date
July 18, 2023
Last Update Date
July 18, 2023
Unique ID
00053410

Data Source

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

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