N57430 - 1973 Bellanca 7ECA Aircraft Registration

CH7B

1973 BELLANCA 7ECA

Aircraft Description

N57430 is a 1973 Bellanca 7ECA, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Swanson Michael D in Council Bluffs, IA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 15, 1973. The registration certificate was issued on September 25, 2018. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming 0-235 SERIES engine producing 115 horsepower, N57430 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A7601F (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N57430 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 41.4084, -95.6901 on May 23, 2026. The FAA registry record for N57430 was last updated on June 10, 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 N57430. 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
1973
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
May 15, 1973
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 25, 2018

Registered Owner

Name
SWANSON MICHAEL D
Address
22242 MUDHOLLOW RD
City
COUNCIL BLUFFS
State / Zip Code
Iowa51503-8386
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)
51660037
Mode S Code (Hex)
A7601F

NTSB Accident History (2)

Additional Details

Registration
N57430
Serial Number
944-73
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
September 30, 2028
Last Action Date
June 10, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00350656

Last Known Position

Date
May 23, 2026 (UTC 18:23:37)
Airport
Latitude
41.408355
Longitude
-95.690088

Data Source

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

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