N602Z - 1965 Bellanca 7ECA Aircraft Registration

CH7A

1965 Bellanca 7ECA

Aircraft Description

N602Z is a 1965 Bellanca 7ECA, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Cook Innovative Enterprises LLC in Missoula, MT. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 26, 1988. The registration certificate was issued on March 13, 2025. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2032. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N602Z is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A7D0EC (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N602Z was last tracked by AviatorDB near Marion County Regional Airport (KFLP) on June 25, 2026. The FAA registry record for N602Z was last updated on March 13, 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 N602Z. 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
1965
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
May 26, 1988
Classification
Standard Acrobatic Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 13, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
COOK INNOVATIVE ENTERPRISES LLC
Address
725 SW HIGGINS AVE STE C
City
MISSOULA
State / Zip Code
Montana59803-1420
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-320 SERIES
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51750354
Mode S Code (Hex)
A7D0EC

Additional Details

Registration
N602Z
Serial Number
290
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
March 31, 2032
Last Action Date
March 13, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00540430

Last Known Position

Date
July 19, 2026 (UTC 19:23:15)
Airport
Latitude
39.461448
Longitude
-75.182922

Data Source

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

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