N53898 - 1976 Bellanca 7ECA Aircraft Registration

CH7A

1976 Bellanca 7ECA

Aircraft Description

N53898 is a 1976 Bellanca 7ECA, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Georgescu Paul F Jr in Carmel, IN. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on February 20, 1976. The registration certificate was issued on March 14, 2018. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming 0-235 SERIES engine producing 115 horsepower, N53898 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A6D1D9 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N53898 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 40.1195, -86.3149 on June 21, 2026. The FAA registry record for N53898 was last updated on April 28, 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 N53898. 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
1976
Manufacturer
Bellanca
Model
7ECA
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
CH7A7AC Champion
Cruise Speed
90 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
February 20, 1976
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 14, 2018

Registered Owner

Name
GEORGESCU PAUL F JR
Address
95 RED OAK LN
City
CARMEL
State / Zip Code
Indiana46033-1973
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)
51550731
Mode S Code (Hex)
A6D1D9

Additional Details

Registration
N53898
Serial Number
1141-76
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
March 31, 2028
Last Action Date
April 28, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00092975

Last Known Position

Date
July 3, 2026 (UTC 16:26:57)
Airport
Latitude
40.165009
Longitude
-86.220032

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-08-01 01:32:20 UTC