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N8986R V

Champion 7GCB · 1960 · Muskegon, MI

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This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N8986R is a 1960 Champion 7GCB (serial 7GCB-16), registered to Yarbanton John Robert (individual) in Muskegon, MI. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires November 2029; the airworthiness certificate dates from October 1960 (65 years ago). It carries a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine rated at 180 hp, the engine on 92% of registered Champion 7GCBs. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address AC6646. It is one of 55 Champion 7GCB aircraft on the FAA registry.

Registered owner
Yarbanton John Robert
Owner type
Individual
Based in
Muskegon, MI
Serial number
7GCB-16
Year built
1960 · 66 yrs old
Airworthiness class
41
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
AC6646 · 53063106 octal
Certificate issued
Nov 10, 2016
Airworthiness date
Oct 19, 1960
Last FAA activity
Sep 15, 2023
Registration expires
Nov 30, 2029
FAA region
Central

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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

45 of the 49 registered Champion 7GCB carry this engine (92%), across 5 engine variants on the type.

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 21101PC

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

Engine — CODE 41508

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

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N8986R
Serial Number: 7GCB-16
Year Manufactured: 1960
ACFTREF Code: 21101PC
Engine Code: 41508
Status: V (V)
Certification: 41
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

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Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 53063106
ICAO 24-bit (hex): AC6646
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Registrant

Yarbanton John Robert
Individual
3324 Glade St
Muskegon, MI, 494442708
FAA Region: Central

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Nov 10, 2016
Airworthiness Oct 19, 1960
Expiration Nov 30, 2029
Last Activity Sep 15, 2023
Data as of Oct 5, 2026

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