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N53959 V

Bellanca 7KCAB · 1977 · Orlando, FL

This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N53959 is a 1977 Bellanca 7KCAB (serial 599-77), registered to Tailwheel Adventures LLC (LLC) in Orlando, FL. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires April 2029; the airworthiness certificate dates from January 1977 (49 years ago). It carries a Lycoming AEIO-360 SER engine rated at 180 hp, the engine on 5% of registered Bellanca 7KCABs. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address A6D505. It is one of 230 Bellanca 7KCAB aircraft on the FAA registry. Tailwheel Adventures LLC holds 4 aircraft on the registry.

Registered owner
Tailwheel Adventures LLC
Owner type
LLC
Based in
Orlando, FL
Serial number
599-77
Year built
1977 · 49 yrs old
Airworthiness class
1NA
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A6D505 · 51552405 octal
Certificate issued
Apr 7, 2022
Airworthiness date
Jan 4, 1977
Last FAA activity
Jul 28, 2023
Registration expires
Apr 30, 2029
FAA region
7

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Engine on this aircraft

Engine
Lycoming AEIO-360 SER
Engine type
Reciprocating (Piston)
Rated power
180 hp
Power per seat
90 hp
FAA engine code
41522

12 of the 225 registered Bellanca 7KCAB carry this engine (5%), across 11 engine variants on the type.

Source: FAA engine reference (ENGINE.txt), matched on this registration's engine code.

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ICAO24: a6d505
Last known — 1 week ago N53959
Observed 2026-09-18 08:29:50 MST
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Ground speed
86 kt
Altitude (baro)
900 ft
Track
183.0°
Squawk
—
Wind / OAT
—
Autopilot target
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Lat 28.82668, Lng -81.79154
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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 1220701

Bellanca 7KCAB
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Cruise: 78 KTAS
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 41522

Manufacturer: Lycoming
Model: AEIO-360 SER
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 180 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N53959
Serial Number: 599-77
Year Manufactured: 1977
ACFTREF Code: 1220701
Engine Code: 41522
Status: V (V)
Certification: 1NA
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

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Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 51552405
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A6D505

Registrant

Tailwheel Adventures LLC
LLC
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322 E Central Blvd Unit 706
Orlando, FL, 328014318
FAA Region: 7

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Apr 7, 2022
Airworthiness Jan 4, 1977
Expiration Apr 30, 2029
Last Activity Jul 28, 2023
Data as of Sep 7, 2026

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