N50542 - 1979 Bellanca 7ECA Aircraft Registration

CH7B

1979 BELLANCA 7ECA

Aircraft Description

N50542 is a 1979 Bellanca 7ECA, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Benoit Aerial Spraying INC in Aroma Park, IL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 29, 1979. The registration certificate was issued on May 14, 2026. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2033. Powered by a Lycoming 0-235 SERIES engine producing 115 horsepower, N50542 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A64F82 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N50542 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 41.0796, -87.8043 on June 24, 2026. The FAA registry record for N50542 was last updated on May 14, 2026. 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 N50542. 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 29, 1979
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 14, 2026

Registered Owner

Name
BENOIT AERIAL SPRAYING INC
Address
PO BOX 21
City
AROMA PARK
State / Zip Code
Illinois60910-0021
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)
51447602
Mode S Code (Hex)
A64F82

Additional Details

Registration
N50542
Serial Number
1315-79
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
May 31, 2033
Last Action Date
May 14, 2026
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00751095

Last Known Position

Date
June 24, 2026 (UTC 18:41:07)
Airport
Latitude
41.079557
Longitude
-87.804295

Data Source

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

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