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
Who owns them registrant type
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
Airworthiness certificate class
Biggest operators companies, schools and clubs
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
Each aircraft's own page already shows its NTSB accident and incident record. The model-wide record (accidents per year, fatal and non-fatal, against the number registered) is being added; it will appear here.
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 · 1 7KC (all versions)
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N9878Y | Champion 7KC |
Individual owner Wisconsin |
Standard | 2018-12-19 | Valid |