N777MR - 1974 Bellanca 7ECA Aircraft Registration

CH7B

1974 BELLANCA 7ECA

Aircraft Description

N777MR is a 1974 Bellanca 7ECA, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Rutherford Michael A in Medina, OH. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 28, 1974. The registration certificate was issued on July 31, 2017. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2027. Powered by a Lycoming 0-235 SERIES engine producing 115 horsepower, N777MR is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AA842B (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N777MR was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 40.8749, -81.8757 on June 24, 2026. The FAA registry record for N777MR was last updated on March 4, 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 N777MR. 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
1974
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
October 28, 1974
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 31, 2017

Registered Owner

Name
RUTHERFORD MICHAEL A
Address
5570 CRANMER CIR
City
MEDINA
State / Zip Code
Ohio44256-5589
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)
52502053
Mode S Code (Hex)
AA842B

Additional Details

Registration
N777MR
Serial Number
1068-75
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
July 31, 2027
Last Action Date
March 4, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00001901

Last Known Position

Date
June 24, 2026 (UTC 21:01:27)
Airport
Latitude
40.874867
Longitude
-81.875673

Data Source

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

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