Bellanca 7ACA
44 Bellanca 7ACA aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1971–1973. Most are registered in AR, TX and CA.
Browse all with filters- Registered today
- 44
- Years built
- 1971–1973
- Seats
- 2
- Engines
- 1 · Reciprocating
Airworthiness Directives
ADs published since 1998 that may apply2 ADs match the Bellanca 7ACA airframe. Engine ADs depend on the engine installed and are listed on each aircraft page.
- 2005-24-10American Champion Aircraft Corporation Models 7AC, 7ACA, S7AC, 7BCM, 7CCM, S7CCM, 7DC…Jan 17, 2006
- 2000-25-02 R1American Champion Aircraft Corporation 7, 8, and 11 Series AirplanesJul 13, 2001
AI-extracted — verify against original. Applicability must be confirmed by a mechanic against the aircraft's records.
Accident history
NTSB since 1982- NTSB events
- 11
- Destroyed
- 0
- Substantial damage
- 11
- Minor damage
- 0
- No damage
- 0
Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Bellanca 7ACA airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Bellanca 7ACA aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.
- May 14, 2026Substantial damage · none injuries · Pacific City, ORN9158L
- Feb 4, 2023Substantial damage · minor injuries · Bayport, MNN9111L
- Aug 18, 2017Substantial damage · minor injuries · Fairhope, ALN9176L
- Oct 24, 1999Substantial damage · minor injuries · No. Little Rock, ARN138MB
- Sep 18, 1994Substantial damage · fatal injuries · Lakeside, TXN68529
Service difficulty reports
FAA SDRs since 19950 reports on Bellanca 7ACA airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1971 | 18 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 12 | |
| 1973 | 2 | |
| Unknown | 12 |
Buyer checklist
2 ADs published since 1998 may apply to the Bellanca 7ACA; recurring ADs need to be checked at each inspection. 11 NTSB events since 1982 involve Bellanca 7ACA airframes. Check each aircraft's own record before you buy.
- Read the logbooks for the airframe, engine and propeller, start to finish.
- Check AD compliance records against the ADs that may apply.
- Look for damage history and Form 337 major repairs and alterations.
- Have an independent A&P or IA do a pre-buy inspection.
- Run a title search and use escrow for the payment.
Type data
FAA aircraft reference file- Aircraft type
- Fixed wing single engine
- Category
- Land
- Certification
- Type Certificated
- Max takeoff weight
- Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruising speed
- 71 mph
- Type certificate data sheet
- A-759
- Type certificate holder
- AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT CORP
7ACA aircraft
Page 1 of 2| N-number | Year | Based in | Certificate issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| N10982 | 1972 | Gillett, AR | Aug 26, 2026 |
| N10983 | 1971 | Canandaigua, NY | Nov 5, 2024 |
| N10985 | — | Albany, NY | Mar 22, 2022 |
| N12205 | 1972 | Glennallen, AK | Feb 21, 2019 |
| N138MB | — | Boyd, TX | Jan 4, 2007 |
| N160CM | 1971 | Prosser, WA | Feb 11, 2026 |
| N31260 | 1972 | Batesville, AR | Jul 11, 2026 |
| N31270 | 1972 | Santa Ynez, CA | Oct 31, 2005 |
| N31290 | 1972 | Camp Verde, AZ | Jul 19, 2024 |
| N62964 | 1972 | Vinton, IA | Sep 16, 2024 |
| N62965 | — | Newell, IA | Jun 18, 2018 |
| N62966 | — | Quanah, TX | Nov 17, 2016 |
| N62976 | 1972 | Hampshire, IL | Jun 6, 1991 |
| N68507 | — | Morgantown, WV | Oct 18, 2023 |
| N68516 | 1972 | Black Rock, AR | Aug 6, 2009 |
| N68529 | 1972 | Tampa, FL | Jul 20, 2016 |
| N68538 | 1972 | Wadsworth, OH | Aug 30, 2023 |
| N8861 | 1973 | Elkhart, IN | May 10, 1996 |
| N88EV | 1972 | Waynesville, OH | Oct 6, 2025 |
| N90979 | 1973 | Las Vegas, NV | Mar 5, 1986 |
| N9133L | 1971 | Rosharon, TX | Oct 18, 1984 |
| N9135L | — | Wasilla, AK | Apr 15, 2024 |
| N9136L | 1971 | Rimrock, AZ | Aug 5, 2021 |
| N9139L | 1971 | Abingdon, IL | Jun 25, 2025 |
| N9142L | 1971 | Timmonsville, SC | Dec 26, 2018 |