N5043F - 1979 Bellanca 7ECA Aircraft Registration

CH7B

1979 BELLANCA 7ECA

Aircraft Description

N5043F is a 1979 Bellanca 7ECA, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Springer Thomas W in Gulf Breeze, FL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 29, 1979. The registration certificate was issued on December 17, 2020. The registration is set to expire on December 31, 2027. Powered by a Lycoming 0-235 SERIES engine producing 115 horsepower, N5043F is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A64B93 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N5043F was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 30.8237, -86.7831 on May 16, 2026. The FAA registry record for N5043F was last updated on April 7, 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 N5043F. 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 29, 1979
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
December 17, 2020

Registered Owner

Name
SPRINGER THOMAS W
Address
3381 CIRCLE DR
City
GULF BREEZE
State / Zip Code
Florida32563-3305
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)
51445623
Mode S Code (Hex)
A64B93

NTSB Accident History (1)

Additional Details

Registration
N5043F
Serial Number
1300-79
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
December 31, 2027
Last Action Date
April 7, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00421085

Last Known Position

Date
June 27, 2026 (UTC 13:36:20)
Airport
Latitude
30.408646
Longitude
-86.988884

Data Source

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

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