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N242BC
AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT 8GCBC
WICHITA, KS
Valid
Mfr Year: 2011
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Registrant
ELEMENTAL AVIATION LC
Registration Exp
—
Airworthiness Date
Jan 3, 2011
Cert Issue Date
—
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 8, 2026

🛠️ Airworthiness Directive Exposure & Fleet Context

This AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT 8GCBC airframe/engine combination has 32 current type-applicable Airworthiness Directives (21 airframe, 18 engine) and 7 historical. AD applicability is type-based — compliance status for N242BC must be verified against the aircraft maintenance logbooks.

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N242BC 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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