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N4856E V

Champion AERONCA 7GC · 1959 · Madison, SD

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This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N4856E is a 1959 Champion AERONCA 7GC (serial 7GC-48), registered to Riggin Flight Service Inc (corporation) in Madison, SD. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires September 2027; the airworthiness certificate dates from August 1959 (67 years ago). It carries a Lycoming 0-290 SERIES engine rated at 140 hp. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address A5FE5B. It is one of 7 Champion AERONCA 7GC aircraft on the FAA registry. Riggin Flight Service Inc holds 39 aircraft on the registry.

Registered owner
Riggin Flight Service Inc
Owner type
Corporation
Based in
Madison, SD
Serial number
7GC-48
Year built
1959 · 67 yrs old
Airworthiness class
31
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A5FE5B · 51377133 octal
Certificate issued
Sep 28, 2020
Airworthiness date
Aug 4, 1959
Last FAA activity
Mar 17, 2023
Registration expires
Sep 30, 2027
FAA region
Central

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Engine on this aircraft

Engine
Lycoming 0-290 SERIES
Engine type
4-Cycle Piston
Rated power
140 hp
Power per seat
70 hp
FAA engine code
41506

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 2110164

Champion AERONCA 7GC
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Cruise: 78 KTAS
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 41506

Manufacturer: Lycoming
Model: 0-290 SERIES
Type: 4-Cycle Piston
Horsepower: 140 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N4856E
Serial Number: 7GC-48
Year Manufactured: 1959
ACFTREF Code: 2110164
Engine Code: 41506
Status: V (V)
Certification: 31
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

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Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 51377133
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A5FE5B
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Registrant

Riggin Flight Service Inc
Corporation
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1600 Airport Dr
Madison, SD, 570427217
FAA Region: Central

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Sep 28, 2020
Airworthiness Aug 4, 1959
Expiration Sep 30, 2027
Last Activity Mar 17, 2023
Data as of Sep 7, 2026

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