Aircraft information Aircraft manufacturer AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT CORP Aircraft model 8GCBC Serial 450-2004 Registration type Full Registration Date first registered 17 November 2003 Maximum takeoff weight 975.00 Year of manufacture 2004 Country of manufacture United States of America Engine manufacturer TEXTRON LYCOMING Number of engines 1 Engine type Piston Engine model O-360-C1G Airframe Power Driven Aeroplane Propellor manufacturer HARTZELL PROPELLERS Propellor model HC-C2YR-1BF Fuel type Gasoline Certification Type certificate A21CE ICAO type designator BL8 Registration holder Registration holder Michael STAPLES Registration holder commencement date 3 August 2012 Address 1 PO Box 25 Suburb / City: CYGNET State / Territory: Tas Postcode: 7112 Country: Australia Registered operator Registered operator Michael STAPLES Registered operator commencement date 3 August 2012 Address 1 PO Box 25 Suburb / City: CYGNET State / Territory: Tas Postcode: 7112 Country: Australia