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N8970R V

Champion 7EC · 1960

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 21101NM

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

Engine — CODE 17009

Manufacturer: Cont Motor
Model: C90 SERIES
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 95 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N8970R
Serial Number: 7EC-730
Year Manufactured: 1960
ACFTREF Code: 21101NM
Engine Code: 17009
Status: V (V)
Certification: 1
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

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Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 53060675
ICAO 24-bit (hex): AC61BD

Registrant

Merrell Susan E
2798 W North Union Rd Apt 17
Midland, MI, 486429291
FAA Region: Central

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Sep 28, 2020
Airworthiness May 2, 1960
Expiration Sep 30, 2027
Last Activity Mar 17, 2023
Data as of Jun 3, 2026

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