N5066G - Bellanca 7ECA Aircraft Registration

CH7B

BELLANCA 7ECA

Aircraft Description

N5066G is a Bellanca 7ECA, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Ruggles Arthur E in Andersonville, TN. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 24, 1979. The registration certificate was issued on December 27, 2023. The registration is set to expire on December 31, 2030. Powered by a Lycoming 0-235 SERIES engine producing 115 horsepower, N5066G is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A6536B (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N5066G was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 36.1008, -84.1854 on June 24, 2026. The FAA registry record for N5066G was last updated on December 27, 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 N5066G. 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
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
October 24, 1979
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
December 27, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
RUGGLES ARTHUR E
Address
124 NORTHSHORE DR
City
ANDERSONVILLE
State / Zip Code
Tennessee37705-2218
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)
51451553
Mode S Code (Hex)
A6536B

NTSB Accident History (1)

Additional Details

Registration
N5066G
Serial Number
1331-80
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
December 31, 2030
Last Action Date
December 27, 2023
Last Update Date
December 27, 2023
Unique ID
00891265

Last Known Position

Date
June 24, 2026 (UTC 15:05:48)
Airport
Latitude
36.100841
Longitude
-84.185427

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC