N5502C - 1978 Bellanca 7ECA Aircraft Registration

CH7A

1978 Bellanca 7ECA

Aircraft Description

N5502C is a 1978 Bellanca 7ECA, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Webb Brad in Ekron, KY. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 6, 1978. The registration certificate was issued on July 7, 2025. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2032. Powered by a Lycoming 0-235 SERIES engine producing 115 horsepower, N5502C is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A7020C (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N5502C was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 37.8150, -85.9437 on June 21, 2026. The FAA registry record for N5502C was last updated on July 7, 2025. 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 N5502C. 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
1978
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
July 6, 1978
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 7, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
WEBB BRAD
Address
580 BUCK GROVE RD
City
EKRON
State / Zip Code
Kentucky40117-8716
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)
51601014
Mode S Code (Hex)
A7020C

Additional Details

Registration
N5502C
Serial Number
1259-78
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
July 31, 2032
Last Action Date
July 7, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00583405

Last Known Position

Date
June 21, 2026 (UTC 17:37:18)
Airport
Latitude
37.814987
Longitude
-85.943707

Data Source

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

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