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N197BC
AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT 8GCBC
BUTLER, PA
Valid
Mfr Year: 2004
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Registrant
SERUSET JEFFREY G
Registration Exp
Jan 31, 2029
Airworthiness Date
Oct 8, 2004
Cert Issue Date
Jan 9, 2019
Seats
3
Engines
1
Cruise Speed
0 kts
Max Weight
CLASS 1
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Aircraft Type
Fixed wing single engine
Fractional
No
Last Activity
Jul 7, 2023

🛠️ Airworthiness Directive Exposure & Fleet Context

This AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT 8GCBC airframe/engine combination has 47 current type-applicable Airworthiness Directives (21 airframe, 34 engine) and 8 historical. AD applicability is type-based — compliance status for N197BC must be verified against the aircraft maintenance logbooks.

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N197BC is one of 167 AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT 8GCBC aircraft on the U.S. registry · fleet median year 2005.

⚠️ NTSB Accident & Incident Records

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Airworthiness Directives (ADs)
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Title & Lien History
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NTSB Full Database
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FAA Registry (Official)
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