N31267 - 1972 Bellanca 7ECA Aircraft Registration

CH7B

1972 BELLANCA 7ECA

Aircraft Description

N31267 is a 1972 Bellanca 7ECA, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Kieffaber Thomas M in Sagamore Hills, OH. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 16, 1972. The registration certificate was issued on January 21, 2022. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming 0-235 SERIES engine producing 115 horsepower, N31267 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A35189 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N31267 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 40.9807, -81.1821 on June 3, 2026. The FAA registry record for N31267 was last updated on July 12, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The American Champion 7GCBC Citabria High Country Explorer stands as a significant aerobatic and utility aircraft that brought affordable tailwheel proficiency to civilian aviation. First flown around 1964-1965, it is a high-wing single-engine taildragger that seats two occupants in tandem configuration. With a 35-foot wingspan and powered by Lycoming O-360 engines producing 180 horsepower, the aircraft delivers a cruise speed of approximately 135 miles per hour. American Champion Aircraft Corporation continues manufacturing this evolution of the original Aeronca Champion design. AviatorDB tracks 2,989 Bellanca aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is CH7B.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N31267. AviatorDB cross-references all FAA registration data with NTSB accident and incident reports, providing a comprehensive safety overview for every registered aircraft in the United States.

Model Year
1972
Manufacturer
BELLANCA
Model
7ECA
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
CH7B7GCBC Citabria High Country Explorer
Cruise Speed
90 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
November 16, 1972
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 21, 2022

Registered Owner

Name
KIEFFABER THOMAS M
Address
1883 HAWTHORNE DR
City
SAGAMORE HILLS
State / Zip Code
Ohio44067-1001
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-235 SERIES
Horsepower
115 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50650611
Mode S Code (Hex)
A35189

Additional Details

Registration
N31267
Serial Number
887-72
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
January 31, 2029
Last Action Date
July 12, 2023
Last Update Date
July 12, 2023
Unique ID
00071473

Last Known Position

Date
June 3, 2026 (UTC 16:31:33)
Airport
Latitude
40.980726
Longitude
-81.182098

Data Source

Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov

Last updated: 2026-07-01 01:32:20 UTC