N5045C - 1979 Bellanca 7ECA Aircraft Registration

CH7B

1979 BELLANCA 7ECA

Aircraft Description

N5045C is a 1979 Bellanca 7ECA, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Rogers Richard V in Newark, OH. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 23, 1979. The registration certificate was issued on May 2, 2025. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2032. Powered by a Lycoming 0-235 SERIES engine producing 115 horsepower, N5045C is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A64BD6 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N5045C was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 33.5659, -84.9075 on June 4, 2026. The FAA registry record for N5045C was last updated on May 2, 2025. 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 N5045C. 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
April 23, 1979
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 2, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
ROGERS RICHARD V
Address
1662 KING RD
City
NEWARK
State / Zip Code
Ohio43055-3271
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)
51445726
Mode S Code (Hex)
A64BD6

Additional Details

Registration
N5045C
Serial Number
1301-79
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
May 31, 2032
Last Action Date
May 2, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00741055

Last Known Position

Date
June 4, 2026 (UTC 00:49:34)
Airport
Latitude
33.565887
Longitude
-84.907501

Data Source

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

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