N53842 - 1975 BELLANCA 7ECA - Complete Aircraft History & Registry Information

Quick Facts & Current Owner

Current Owner
ANDERSON CODY J
Location
ORONO, Maine
Registration Status
Active until 06-30-2032
Serial Number
1125-75
Last Seen on Market
March 2024
Last Seen Airborne
May 2024
Last FAA Action Date
June 2025
Owned Since
July 2024
Location of N53842 in ORONO, Maine

About the BELLANCA 7ECA

The Bellanca 7ECA, a variant of the Champion Citabria, is an iconic tailwheel aircraft prominent in the realm of general aviation. The Citabria series, including the 7ECA, was initially produced by Champion Aircraft Company, with the primary focus on creating a versatile aircraft capable of aerobatics, training, and personal use. The 7ECA model first took to the skies in the early 1960s. The name



Flight History and Activity for N53842

Last Observed Flight

May 22, 2024

Near Antrim, NH

Monthly Activity

0

Flights in past 30 days

Annual Activity

0

Flights in past 12 months

Last Known Location

Last flight location of N53842

Maintenance and Safety Records

Safety Record Summary

  • 1 accident/incident report(s) on file

Accident and Incident Reports

November 14, 1983 - ST. JOSEPH, Missouri

Damage Level
Substantial
Description
THE ACFT NOSED DOWN DURING LANDING AFTER THE LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR STRUT FAILED. THE PLT STATED THAT ON THE 2ND TOUCH- AND-GO LANDING, HE FELT A VIBRATION AND SAW THE LEFT GEAR STRUT TRAILING AT ABOUT A 45 DEGREE ANGLE. THE PLT CHOSE TO LAND ON THE GRASS BESIDE THE RWY. ON TOUCHDOWN, THE GEAR COLLAPSED AND THE ACFT NOSED DOWN. POST ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT THE ATTACH BOLT, BELLANCA PN MS20007, HAD BROKEN. THE NTSB LAB FOUND THAT THE BOLT REVEALED FEATURES TYPICAL OF HIGH STRESS FATIGUE CRACKING OVER MOST OF THE FRACTURE FACE. TWO SEPARATE REGIONS OF FATIGUE CRACKING WERE NOTICEABLE ON THE FRACTURE FACE.

Complete History Timeline

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Jun 2025

Registration

Registered to ANDERSON CODY J in ORONO, ME




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Oct 2024

Market Listing

Last time observed live on a marketplace.




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Jul 2024

Registration

Registered to REGISTRATION PENDING in ORONO, ME




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Jul 2024

Registration

Registered to CRANE PLANE LLC in EXETER, ME




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Mar 2024

Market Listing

Listed on a marketplace at $39,950.00.




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Sep 2023

Registration

Registered to THOMAS JAMES M in TUCKERMAN, AR




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Sep 2020

Registration

Registered to SALE REPORTED in CRYSTAL, MN




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Aug 2017

Registration

Registered to P & N CORP in MARION, IA




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Mar 2015

Registration

Registered to MCELREATH KENNETH W in MOUNT VERNON, IA




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Jul 2012

Registration

Registered to MCELREATH KENNETH W in MOUNT VERNON, IA




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Nov 1983

Accident/Incident

Accident with substantial damage




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Frequently Asked Questions

Who owns N53842?

N53842 is currently registered to ANDERSON CODY J in ORONO, Maine.

What type of aircraft is N53842?

N53842 is a 1975 BELLANCA 7ECA with serial number 1125-75.

Has N53842 been in any accidents?

Yes, N53842 has 1 accident/incident report(s) on file with the FAA/NTSB.