N5052G - 1979 Bellanca 7ECA Aircraft Registration

CH7B

1979 BELLANCA 7ECA

Aircraft Description

N5052G is a 1979 Bellanca 7ECA, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to School of Missionary Aviation Technology in Ionia, MI. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 18, 1979. The registration certificate was issued on September 23, 2021. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming 0-235 SERIES engine producing 115 horsepower, N5052G is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A64F28 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N5052G was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 43.0245, -84.8092 on June 20, 2026. The FAA registry record for N5052G was last updated on June 10, 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 N5052G. 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
June 18, 1979
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 23, 2021

Registered Owner

Name
SCHOOL OF MISSIONARY AVIATION TECHNOLOGY
Address
84 E SPRAGUE RD
City
IONIA
State / Zip Code
Michigan48846-7408
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)
51447450
Mode S Code (Hex)
A64F28

Additional Details

Registration
N5052G
Serial Number
1310-79
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
September 30, 2028
Last Action Date
June 10, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00701105

Last Known Position

Date
July 1, 2026 (UTC 11:38:11)
Airport
Latitude
42.983597
Longitude
-85.133951

Data Source

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

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