N50428 - 1979 Bellanca 7ECA Aircraft Registration

CH7B

1979 BELLANCA 7ECA

Aircraft Description

N50428 is a 1979 Bellanca 7ECA, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to N50428 INC in Fort Ogden, FL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 30, 1979. The registration certificate was issued on October 7, 2016. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming 0-235 SERIES engine producing 115 horsepower, N50428 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A64B8B (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N50428 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 27.0353, -82.0483 on May 22, 2026. The FAA registry record for N50428 was last updated on September 9, 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 N50428. 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
1979
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
March 30, 1979
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
October 7, 2016

Registered Owner

Name
N50428 INC
Address
PO BOX 138
City
FORT OGDEN
State / Zip Code
Florida34267-0138
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)
51445613
Mode S Code (Hex)
A64B8B

Additional Details

Registration
N50428
Serial Number
1299-79
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
October 31, 2029
Last Action Date
September 9, 2023
Last Update Date
September 9, 2023
Unique ID
00491085

Last Known Position

Date
June 30, 2026 (UTC 15:42:30)
Airport
Latitude
26.994944
Longitude
-82.019647

Data Source

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

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