Registry / American Champion Aircraft / 7GCAA / N259MA

Own N259MA?

Claim ownership to earn the Verified Owner badge on your reviews and to reply to other pilots' feedback.

+ Submit ownership claim →

We won't display your email publicly.

Helpful: bill of sale, registration certificate, insurance dec page. Names are auto-matched too — many claims auto-verify without a document.

Claims auto-verify when your name matches the FAA registrant. Otherwise an admin reviews — usually within 1 business day.

N259MA V

American Champion Aircraft 7GCAA · 2004 · Orland Park, IL

FAA Registry ↗ FlightAware ↗ FlightRadar24 ↗ ADS-B Globe ↗

This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N259MA is a 2004 American Champion Aircraft 7GCAA (serial 481-2003), registered to Wotell Frank C (individual) in Orland Park, IL. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires October 2029; the airworthiness certificate dates from January 2004 (22 years ago). It carries a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine rated at 180 hp, the engine on 84% of registered American Champion Aircraft 7GCAAs. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address A27A01. It is one of 119 American Champion Aircraft 7GCAA aircraft on the FAA registry.

Registered owner
Wotell Frank C
Owner type
Individual
Based in
Orland Park, IL
Serial number
481-2003
Year built
2004 · 22 yrs old
Airworthiness class
Standard – Acrobatic
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A27A01 · 50475001 octal
Certificate issued
Mar 1, 2004
Airworthiness date
Jan 15, 2004
Last FAA activity
Sep 9, 2023
Registration expires
Oct 31, 2029
FAA region
Central

Source: FAA aircraft registry (public record). Community reviews and photos below.

Engine on this aircraft

Engine
Lycoming 0-320 SERIES
Engine type
Reciprocating (Piston)
Rated power
180 hp
Power per seat
90 hp
FAA engine code
41508

94 of the 112 registered American Champion Aircraft 7GCAA carry this engine (84%), across 8 engine variants on the type.

Source: FAA engine reference (ENGINE.txt), matched on this registration's engine code.

Community facts about N259MA

Reported by pilots, owners and enthusiasts — community-reported and admin-checked before they publish. Always verify anything important against the aircraft's records.

Add a fact about N259MA

Your email is used only to notify you about your submission — it's never shown publicly.

Pilot & Owner Reviews

Be the first to share what you know about N259MA.

Share your experience with N259MA

Help other pilots, buyers and curious aviators. Reviews appear after a quick admin check.

+ Add detailed ratings (optional)
About your time with N259MA (specific to this airplane — helps other pilots)
Would you fly this airplane again?
Recommended for (pick any)

20–2,000 characters

We won't display your email publicly.

No reviews yet — be the first.

Pilot & Owner Reviews

Own N259MA? Claim ownership to earn the Verified Owner badge on your reviews and to reply to other pilots' feedback.

Flight history & live tracking

ICAO24: a27a01
Track N259MA on external services
FlightAware FlightRadar24 ADS-B Exchange Globe ADS-B.lol Globe FAA Registry
No flight data on file yet for N259MA.
Queries adsb.lol — works only if N259MA is broadcasting ADS-B right now. Daily sweep at 04:43 MST · external trackers above for guaranteed live data.
📸 Upload a photo of N259MA

We won't display your email publicly.

Up to 10 photos per aircraft per uploader. Photos appear after admin approval.

Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 2121002

American Champion Aircraft 7GCAA
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 41508

Manufacturer: Lycoming
Model: 0-320 SERIES
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 180 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N259MA
Serial Number: 481-2003
Year Manufactured: 2004
ACFTREF Code: 2121002
Engine Code: 41508
Status: V (V)
Certification: Standard – Acrobatic
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

Documents & resources

Commonly available reference sources for the American Champion Aircraft 7GCAA. Always confirm against the manufacturer's current, authoritative publication for your specific aircraft.

View the American Champion Aircraft 7GCAA model overview, reviews & photos →

These are commonly available reference sources. FerryFlight Hub does not provide sample or generated documents on this page.

FerryFlight Hub is independent and not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any aircraft manufacturer, the FAA, or any document publisher. References are NOT for operational, navigational, or flight-planning use — always rely on the current, FAA-approved documentation for the specific aircraft. We link to official or publicly available sources and do not host or redistribute copyrighted material. Provided "as is," without warranty of any kind as to accuracy, completeness, or currency.

Report a problem with this document (wrong fitment, outdated, or copyright / takedown) · Full document policy

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 50475001
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A27A01
ADS-B Exchange ↗ | FlightAware ↗

Registrant

Wotell Frank C
Individual
16503 Orange Ave
Orland Park, IL, 604675355
FAA Region: Central

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Mar 1, 2004
Airworthiness Jan 15, 2004
Expiration Oct 31, 2029
Last Activity Sep 9, 2023
Data as of Oct 5, 2026

Calculate Performance

Calculate density altitude, takeoff roll, and climb performance for a American Champion Aircraft 7GCAA at any airport.

Airport Performance Calculator

Pre-filled with 7GCAA performance data

Need to ferry this aircraft?

FerryFlight connects you with experienced ferry pilots for domestic and international delivery flights.

Get a Quote

Other American Champion Aircraft 7GCAA registrations

N104BV
Sea Horse Sportfishing LLC
1998
N10BY
King Air LLC
2005
N10JZ
Dhz LLC
2002
N110SG
Taylor John III
2001
N115BY
Pobiega Michael J
2004
N118SU
Southern Utah University
2018
N119SU
Southern Utah University
2018
N123SF
Kraemer Daniel H F
1998