N5442V - 1961 Aeronca 7BCM Aircraft Registration

1961 AERONCA 7BCM

Aircraft Description

N5442V is a 1961 Aeronca 7BCM, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Gilbert David O in Othello, WA. The registration certificate was issued on September 12, 2016. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N5442V is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A6E97A (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N5442V was last updated on September 2, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

Aeronca (Aeronautical Corporation of America) was an American aircraft manufacturer that produced iconic light aircraft from the 1920s through the 1950s. The Aeronca Champion and Champ remain popular vintage and tailwheel training aircraft. AviatorDB tracks 4,393 Aeronca aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the 7BCM model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N5442V. 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
1961
Manufacturer
AERONCA
Model
7BCM
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
Cruise Speed
90 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 12, 2016

Registered Owner

Name
GILBERT DAVID O
Address
15671 ROAD B SE
City
OTHELLO
State / Zip Code
Washington99344-9166
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
A&C65 SERIES
Horsepower
65 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51564572
Mode S Code (Hex)
A6E97A

Additional Details

Registration
N5442V
Serial Number
7BCM-339
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
September 30, 2029
Last Action Date
September 2, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00583145

Data Source

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

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