N86642 - 1974 Bellanca 7ECA Aircraft Registration

CH7A

1974 Bellanca 7ECA

Aircraft Description

N86642 is a 1974 Bellanca 7ECA, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Tedstrom Robert E in Bartlesville, OK. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 13, 1974. The registration certificate was issued on August 7, 2025. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2032. Powered by a Lycoming 0-235 SERIES engine producing 115 horsepower, N86642 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ABE820 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N86642 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 36.8008, -96.0119 on May 27, 2026. The FAA registry record for N86642 was last updated on August 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 N86642. 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
CH7A7AC Champion
Cruise Speed
90 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
March 13, 1974
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 7, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
TEDSTROM ROBERT E
Address
237 SAGEBRUSH DR
City
BARTLESVILLE
State / Zip Code
Oklahoma74006-8077
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)
52764040
Mode S Code (Hex)
ABE820

Additional Details

Registration
N86642
Serial Number
1025-74
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
August 31, 2032
Last Action Date
August 7, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00512391

Last Known Position

Date
July 27, 2026 (UTC 11:33:09)
Airport
Latitude
36.762814
Longitude
-95.810131

Data Source

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

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