Bellanca 7GCAA
118 Bellanca 7GCAA aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1971–1980. Most are registered in TX, CA and AR.
- Registered today
- 118
- Years built
- 1971–1980
- Seats
- 2
- Engines
- 1 · Reciprocating
Airworthiness Directives
ADs published since 1998 that may apply3 ADs match the Bellanca 7GCAA airframe. Engine ADs depend on the engine installed and are listed on each aircraft page.
- 2009-22-02American Champion Aircraft Corp. Models 7ECA, 7GCAA, 7GCBC, 7KCAB, 8KCAB, and 8GCBC…Dec 3, 2009
- 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.
Watch new ADs for the Bellanca 7GCAA
One email when a new AD may apply to this model. Stop any time.
Accident history
NTSB since 1982- NTSB events
- 32
- Destroyed
- 7
- Substantial damage
- 25
- Minor damage
- 0
- No damage
- 0
- Per 1,000 aircraft per year, 2016–2025
- 4.4
Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Bellanca 7GCAA airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. The yearly rate divides NTSB events from 2016 to 2025 by the number of registered Bellanca 7GCAA aircraft in each of those years. Not adjusted for hours flown: training aircraft fly far more than most.
- Sep 8, 2024Substantial damage · serious injuries · Rifle, CON36008
- Apr 28, 2019Substantial damage · none injuries · Lincoln, CAN5046E
- Feb 9, 2019Substantial damage · serious injuries · Watsonville, CAN11666
- Aug 4, 2018Substantial damage · minor injuries · Lakewood, NJN87000
- Nov 25, 2016Substantial damage · fatal injuries · Glamis, CAN88373
Service difficulty reports
FAA SDRs since 19955 reports on Bellanca 7GCAA airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Most reported parts
- spar3
- fabric1
- hinge1
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1971 | 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 10 | |
| 1973 | 21 | |
| 1974 | 12 | |
| 1975 | 11 | |
| 1976 | 6 | |
| 1977 | 5 | |
| 1978 | 21 | |
| 1979 | 11 | |
| 1980 | 3 | |
| Unknown | 17 |
Buyer checklist
3 ADs published since 1998 may apply to the Bellanca 7GCAA; recurring ADs need to be checked at each inspection. 32 NTSB events since 1982 involve Bellanca 7GCAA airframes; from 2016 to 2025, about 4.4 a year per 1,000 registered aircraft. Operators and repair stations filed 5 service difficulty reports on Bellanca 7GCAA airframes since 1995. 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
- 90 mph
7GCAA aircraft
Page 1 of 5| N-number | Year | Based in | Certificate issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| N1017E | 1977 | Winchester, VA | Mar 18, 2023 |
| N1048C | 1976 | Knoxville, TN | Nov 24, 2015 |
| N1048E | 1977 | Boise, ID | Jun 13, 1980 |
| N11658 | 1972 | Benson, MN | Aug 10, 2015 |
| N11676 | 1972 | Carrollton, GA | Mar 4, 2020 |
| N11XX | — | Custer, SD | Aug 22, 2023 |
| N141JS | 1979 | Murray, KY | Jun 14, 2021 |
| N2515Z | 1977 | Healdsburg, CA | Oct 9, 2025 |
| N2578Z | 1977 | New Albany, OH | Dec 5, 2007 |
| N257DF | — | Kingwood, TX | Feb 13, 2020 |
| N2665Z | 1978 | Sep 20, 2024 | |
| N2716Z | 1978 | Mcminnville, TN | Mar 30, 2024 |
| N2745Z | 1978 | Menasha, WI | Jun 20, 2025 |
| N27WK | 1972 | Smithfield, VA | Nov 25, 2024 |
| N2815Z | 1978 | Robertsdale, AL | Mar 20, 2023 |
| N2905Z | 1978 | Buckley, WA | Mar 9, 2019 |
| N2973Z | 1978 | Austin, TX | Feb 16, 2017 |
| N29788 | 1980 | Williamson, GA | May 24, 2017 |
| N298J | 1978 | Salt Lake City, UT | Apr 14, 2025 |
| N31252 | 1972 | Haslett, MI | Oct 2, 1987 |
| N36008 | 1973 | Greeley, CO | — |
| N36028 | — | Lakin, KS | Nov 23, 2020 |
| N36251 | 1973 | Eastsound, WA | May 3, 2004 |
| N36267 | — | Longview, TX | Feb 6, 2020 |
| N36335 | 1973 | Diamondhead, MS | Nov 17, 2023 |