Champion 7 Citabria and Champ
1,452 on the U.S. register across 19 versions the FAA records separately. Built from 1946 to 1999; half of them date from 1965 or earlier. Texas has the most (113). 22% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals, who are never named here.
About the 7 from the FAA's model table
- Type
- Fixed-wing, single engine · Piston singles
- Power
- Piston (reciprocating), 1 engine
- Common engines
- Lycoming 0-235 Series (311), Cont Motor C90 Series (306), Lycoming 0-320 Series (287)
- Seats
- 2
- Cruise speed
- about 90 mph
- Maker on the register
- Champion
- Registered
- earliest certificate March 5, 1970; newest September 30, 2026
Where they are owner's state
Texas113Alaska110California103Florida74Minnesota64Washington58Ohio54Georgia47North Carolina43Michigan43Wisconsin41Indiana37
Who owns them registrant type
Individual986 (68%)LLC203 (14%)Co-owned140 (10%)Corporation86 (6%)Partnership36 (2%)Government1 (0.1%)
Versions as the FAA records them · click one to list only those aircraft
| Version | Registered | Built | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7ECA | 419 | 1964 to 1998 | 28.9% |
| 7FC | 164 | 1949 to 1964 | 11.3% |
| 7EC | 157 | 1946 to 1963 | 10.8% |
| 7KCAB | 151 | 1966 to 1971 | 10.4% |
| 7GCBC | 144 | 1966 to 1984 | 9.9% |
| 7AC | 144 | 1945 to 1962 | 9.9% |
| 7GCAA | 114 | 1946 to 1999 | 7.9% |
| 7GCB | 55 | 1960 to 1964 | 3.8% |
| 7GC | 37 | 1956 to 1960 | 2.5% |
| 7CCM | 20 | 1946 to 1971 | 1.4% |
| 7BCM | 19 | 1945 to 1956 | 1.3% |
| 7HC | 8 | 1959 to 1963 | 0.6% |
| 7DC | 7 | 1946 | 0.5% |
| 7JC | 4 | 1960 | 0.3% |
| 7EC(CONV) | 3 | 1957 to 1961 | 0.2% |
| 7GCBA | 2 | 1964 to 1965 | 0.1% |
| 7GCA | 2 | 1959 to 1960 | 0.1% |
| 7KC | 1 | — | 0.1% |
| 7GCAA (CONV) | 1 | — | 0.1% |
When they were built by decade · 308 with no year on file
Registrations by year certificates issued since 2010, including changes of owner · 2026 is the year so far
Registration status
Valid1,438 (99%)Pending6 (0.4%)Sale reported5 (0.3%)Pending cancellation2 (0.1%)Revoked1 (0.1%)
Airworthiness certificate class
Standard1,313 (90%)Multiple62 (4%)None on file43 (3%)Restricted29 (2%)Experimental4 (0.3%)Special flight permit1 (0.1%)
Biggest operators companies, schools and clubs
Central Virginia Aviation INC3Amelia Reid Aviation LLC3Aerowood Aviation LLC3Savonen Stephen D2Rainbow Flying Service LLC2Plane Fun INC Tr Trustee2Grundy James W2Central Air Parts INC2Brothers Aviation LLC2August Aero LLC2Zulu'S Hangar LLC1Zippy Airways LLC1
Fleet pages: Central Virginia Aviation INC · Amelia Reid Aviation LLC · Aerowood Aviation LLC · Plane Fun INC Tr Trustee · Central Air Parts INC · Brothers Aviation LLC · August Aero LLC
Accident history NTSB records · 486 cases since 1982, 78 fatal
2026-06-25ERA26LA260 · 7EC N4346C · accident near Highgate, VT · no injuries
2026-04-30ANC26LA035 · 7EC N7436B · accident near Hollis, OK · no injuries
2026-03-29CEN26LA151 · 7GCB N920CJ · accident near Colorado Springs, CO · no injuries
2026-02-04WPR26LA096 · 7ECA N9976Y · accident near St. George, UT · no injuries
2025-10-07ERA26LA008 · 7ECA N63BC · accident near East Rockingham, NC · no injuries
2025-10-01CEN26LA002 · 7GC N621E · accident near Haskell, OK · minor injuries
2025-09-02ERA25LA340 · 7FC N9884B · accident near Jackson, OH · no injuries
2025-08-31ANC25LA100 · 7GCBC N5267X · accident near Sutton, AK · no injuries
The 8 most recent of 486 cases where the NTSB's make and model match this family's versions. Rates per registered aircraft, phases of flight and causes are coming with the analytics stage. Each aircraft's own page also shows its record.
Questions people ask answers refresh every morning
How many Champion 7 aircraft are registered in the U.S.?
1,452 as of October 2, 2026, counting 19 versions the FAA records separately.
Which state has the most Champion 7s?
Texas, with 113.
Who owns the Champion 7?
22% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals and co-owners, who are never named on this site.
Aircraft newest certificates first · 19 7BCM (all versions)
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N3132E | Champion 7BCM |
Blue River Aviation LLC Palmer, Alaska |
Restricted | 2026-06-09 | Valid |
| N86428 | Champion 7BCM |
Azflygal LLC Phoenix, Arizona |
Standard | 2025-12-24 | Valid |
| N81810 | Champion 7BCM |
Vintage Combat Aircraft LLC Wilmington, Delaware |
Standard | 2025-10-31 | Valid |
| N3736E | Champion 7BCM |
Avila Raul Lakeland, Florida |
Standard | 2024-09-27 | Valid |
| N85339 | Champion 7BCM |
Aviators Of Texas LLC Georgetown, Texas |
Standard | 2023-05-05 | Valid |
| N6059V | Champion 7BCM |
Individual owner Illinois |
Standard | 2022-11-25 | Valid |
| N2814E | Champion 7BCM |
Individual owner North Dakota |
Standard | 2022-11-12 | Valid |
| N3911A | Champion 7BCM |
Individual owner New Jersey |
Standard | 2022-05-10 | Valid |
| N7620B | Champion 7BCM |
Individual owner Georgia |
Standard | 2020-01-16 | Valid |
| N3195C | Champion 7BCM |
Individual owner Nebraska |
Standard | 2019-01-07 | Valid |
| N84562 | Champion 7BCM |
Individual owner Georgia |
Standard | 2017-01-25 | Valid |
| N85186 | Champion 7BCM |
Co-owned owner California |
Standard | 2011-10-07 | Valid |
| N4955V | Champion 7BCM |
Individual owner Washington |
Standard | 2011-06-10 | Valid |
| N4015B | Champion 7BCM |
Individual owner Mississippi |
Standard | 2005-03-07 | Valid |
| N82567 | Champion 7BCM |
Individual owner Minnesota |
Standard | 2001-06-20 | Valid |
| N2212E | Champion 7BCM |
Individual owner Florida |
Standard | 1996-07-24 | Valid |
| N4237E | Champion 7BCM |
Individual owner North Dakota |
Standard | 1989-09-18 | Valid |
| N4295E | Champion 7BCM |
Individual owner Minnesota |
Standard | 1982-11-22 | Valid |
| N2662E | Champion 7BCM |
Individual owner Arkansas |
Standard | 1979-02-07 | Valid |