Models
| Model | Type | Registered | Valid | Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8KCAB | Fixed wing single engine | 450 | 448 | 1990-2026 |
| 7GCBC | Fixed wing single engine | 232 | 229 | 1994-2026 |
| 8GCBC | Fixed wing single engine | 219 | 215 | 1979-2025 |
| 7GCAA | Fixed wing single engine | 119 | 118 | 1965-2025 |
| 7EC | Fixed wing single engine | 38 | 38 | 2001-2016 |
| 7ECA | Fixed wing single engine | 38 | 37 | 1969-2025 |
| 8KCAB180 | Fixed wing single engine | 3 | 3 | 1993-1997 |
| 7AC | Fixed wing single engine | 2 | 2 | 1946-1946 |
| 8KCBC | Fixed wing single engine | 1 | 1 | 2024-2024 |
American Champion aircraft in the FAA registry
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) lists aircraft under the manufacturer name "AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT." As of October 16, 2026, the registry contains 1,097 entries for this manufacturer. Of these, 1,088 are valid registrations. All listed aircraft are fixed-wing, single-engine models. The vast majority, 1,059, use reciprocating engines, and 1,053 hold standard airworthiness certificates.
American Champion Aircraft Corporation manufactures general aviation aircraft from its headquarters in Rochester, Wisconsin. The company was founded in 1988 after acquiring the Champ, Citabria, Scout, and Decathlon lines. It has produced replacement parts for these designs since that time and began manufacturing new aircraft in 1990. The designs originated from Champion Aircraft Corporation, which Bellanca acquired in 1970.
The registered fleet reflects a long production history. Most aircraft were built between 1991 and 2025. Half of the registered aircraft were built in 2004 or earlier. The most numerous model is the 8KCAB, with 447 registered aircraft built between 1991 and 2025. The 7GCBC follows with 232 registrations, built from 1995 to 2025. The 8GCBC accounts for 217 registrations, produced from 1993 to 2024. Other significant models include the 7GCAA with 119 registrations and the 7EC and 7ECA with 38 registrations each.
Geographic distribution shows strong presence in specific states. California holds 98 registrations, followed by Texas with 95, and Florida with 49.
Type Certificate Data Sheets (TCDS) define the approved specifications for these models. TCDS A21CE, held by American Champion Aircraft Corp., covers the 8KCAB and 8GCBC. TCDS A-759 covers the 7GCBC, 7GCAA, and 7EC. Each model has its own page with specifications and the type certificate data sheet, and every aircraft has a registration record by N-number.
California leads with 98 registered aircraft. Texas follows with 95. Florida has 49.
Figures from the FAA registry file as of Oct 16, 2026. Company background: Wikipedia, American Champion.