N88459 - 1974 Bellanca 7ECA Aircraft Registration

CH7A

1974 Bellanca 7ECA

Aircraft Description

N88459 is a 1974 Bellanca 7ECA, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Carnevale Victor N in Fayetteville, NC. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 23, 1974. The registration certificate was issued on November 20, 2009. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming 0-235 SERIES engine producing 115 horsepower, N88459 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AC2FDA (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N88459 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 34.8979, -79.0236 on June 20, 2026. The FAA registry record for N88459 was last updated on June 16, 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 N88459. 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
October 23, 1974
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
November 20, 2009

Registered Owner

Name
CARNEVALE VICTOR N
Address
278 SAINT JOHNS WOOD
City
FAYETTEVILLE
State / Zip Code
North Carolina28303-4976
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)
53027732
Mode S Code (Hex)
AC2FDA

Additional Details

Registration
N88459
Serial Number
1067-75
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
October 31, 2028
Last Action Date
June 16, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00791891

Last Known Position

Date
June 20, 2026 (UTC 17:28:23)
Airport
Latitude
34.897932
Longitude
-79.023628

Data Source

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

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