N9LU - 1997 American Champion Aircraft 7GCBC Aircraft Registration

CH7B

1997 AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT 7GCBC

Aircraft Description

N9LU is a 1997 American Champion Aircraft 7GCBC, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Noel Michael P in Poplar Grove, IL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on January 21, 1997. The registration certificate was issued on March 6, 2018. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N9LU is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AC6B87 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N9LU was last updated on April 28, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The American Champion 7GCBC Citabria High Country Explorer stands as a significant aerobatic and utility aircraft that brought affordable tailwheel proficiency to civilian aviation. First flown around 1964-1965, it is a high-wing single-engine taildragger that seats two occupants in tandem configuration. With a 35-foot wingspan and powered by Lycoming O-360 engines producing 180 horsepower, the aircraft delivers a cruise speed of approximately 135 miles per hour. American Champion Aircraft Corporation continues manufacturing this evolution of the original Aeronca Champion design. AviatorDB tracks 1,088 American Champion Aircraft aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is CH7B.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N9LU. 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
1997
Manufacturer
AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT
Model
7GCBC
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
CH7B7GCBC Citabria High Country Explorer
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
January 21, 1997
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 6, 2018

Registered Owner

Name
NOEL MICHAEL P
Address
812 WACO WAY
City
POPLAR GROVE
State / Zip Code
Illinois61065-8253
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)
53065607
Mode S Code (Hex)
AC6B87

Additional Details

Registration
N9LU
Serial Number
1227-97
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
March 31, 2028
Last Action Date
April 28, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00956271

Last Known Position

Date
May 20, 2026 (UTC 21:18:16)
Airport
Latitude
42.33535
Longitude
-88.817501

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC