N9953Y - Champion 7GCB Aircraft Registration

CH7B

CHAMPION 7GCB

Aircraft Description

N9953Y is a Champion 7GCB, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Block Larry F in Palmer, AK. This aircraft holds a multiple airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 13, 1963. The registration certificate was issued on August 17, 2022. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N9953Y is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ADE80E (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N9953Y was last updated on August 25, 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 N9953Y. 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
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
March 13, 1963
Classification
Multiple 1 Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 17, 2022

Registered Owner

Name
BLOCK LARRY F
Address
10259 E CRABB CIR
City
PALMER
State / Zip Code
Alaska99645-7325
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)
53364016
Mode S Code (Hex)
ADE80E

Additional Details

Registration
N9953Y
Serial Number
7GCB-157
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
August 31, 2029
Last Action Date
August 25, 2023
Last Update Date
August 25, 2023
Unique ID
00883380

Data Source

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

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