N4168Y - 1976 Bellanca 7ECA Aircraft Registration

CH7A

1976 Bellanca 7ECA

Aircraft Description

N4168Y is a 1976 Bellanca 7ECA, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Three Point LLC in Lacon, IL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 30, 1976. The registration certificate was issued on February 5, 2018. The registration is set to expire on February 29, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming 0-235 SERIES engine producing 115 horsepower, N4168Y is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A4EDF1 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N4168Y was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 40.9102, -89.3207 on June 25, 2026. The FAA registry record for N4168Y was last updated on April 21, 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 N4168Y. 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
1976
Manufacturer
Bellanca
Model
7ECA
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
CH7A7AC Champion
Cruise Speed
90 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
December 30, 1976
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 5, 2018

Registered Owner

Name
THREE POINT LLC
Address
1315 STATE ROUTE 17
City
LACON
State / Zip Code
Illinois61540-8805
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)
51166761
Mode S Code (Hex)
A4EDF1

Additional Details

Registration
N4168Y
Serial Number
1185-77
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
February 29, 2028
Last Action Date
April 21, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00931544

Last Known Position

Date
July 25, 2026 (UTC 21:16:10)
Airport
Latitude
40.739456
Longitude
-89.133972

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-08-01 01:32:20 UTC