Models
| Model | Type | Registered | Valid | Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7GCBC | Fixed wing single engine | 487 | 483 | 1971-1996 |
| 17-30A | Fixed wing single engine | 399 | 388 | 1970-2000 |
| 8KCAB | Fixed wing single engine | 371 | 362 | 1972-1980 |
| 7ECA | Fixed wing single engine | 347 | 342 | 1965-1994 |
| 7KCAB | Fixed wing single engine | 230 | 229 | 1971-1977 |
| 8GCBC | Fixed wing single engine | 182 | 181 | 1974-1980 |
| 7GCAA | Fixed wing single engine | 118 | 118 | 1971-1980 |
| 17-30 | Fixed wing single engine | 83 | 82 | 1962-1970 |
| 14-13-2 | Fixed wing single engine | 77 | 76 | 1946-1948 |
| 17-31ATC | Fixed wing single engine | 71 | 71 | 1966-1979 |
| 17-31A | Fixed wing single engine | 70 | 70 | 1969-1978 |
| 14-19-3 | Fixed wing single engine | 57 | 56 | 1959-1968 |
| 14-19-2 | Fixed wing single engine | 49 | 49 | 1957-1959 |
| 7ACA | Fixed wing single engine | 44 | 44 | 1971-1973 |
| 14-13 | Fixed wing single engine | 43 | 41 | 1946-1948 |
| 14-19 | Fixed wing single engine | 30 | 30 | 1950-1951 |
| 14-13-3 | Fixed wing single engine | 11 | 10 | 1948-1949 |
| 14-9 | Fixed wing single engine | 10 | 10 | 1939-1979 |
| 17-31 | Fixed wing single engine | 5 | 5 | 1969-1969 |
| 14-12F-3 | Fixed wing single engine | 3 | 3 | 1941-1941 |
| CH300 PACEMAKER | Fixed wing single engine | 2 | 2 | 1929-1929 |
| CH400 SKYROCKET | Fixed wing single engine | 2 | 2 | 1930-1930 |
| CH | Fixed wing single engine | 1 | 1 | ?-? |
| 31-55A | Fixed wing single engine | 1 | 1 | 1935-1935 |
| 31-42 PACEMAKER | Fixed wing single engine | 1 | 0 | 1936-1936 |
| 14-9L | Fixed wing single engine | 1 | 1 | 1940-1940 |
| 14-14 | Fixed wing single engine | 1 | 1 | 1941-1941 |
| 8KCAB-180 | Fixed wing single engine | 1 | 1 | 1980-1980 |
| AIRCRUISER 66-75 | Fixed wing single engine | 1 | 1 | 1935-1935 |
AviaBellanca aircraft in the FAA registry
AviaBellanca aircraft remain a significant presence in American aviation. According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) registry, data as of 2026-10-16, there are 2,698 registered aircraft under the manufacturer name "BELLANCA". Of these, 2,660 are valid registrations. The fleet consists mainly of fixed-wing, single-engine aircraft powered by reciprocating engines.
AviaBellanca models dominate the registry with 29 distinct types. The most common registrations are the 7GCBC, with 487 aircraft built between 1972 and 1979. The 17-30A follows with 399 units produced from 1970 to 1992. The 8KCAB has 371 registrations, built between 1972 and 1980. Other notable models include the 7ECA (347 units), 7KCAB (230 units), and 8GCBC (182 units). Half of all registered aircraft were built in 1974 or earlier, with the majority constructed between 1946 and 1988.
Registered AviaBellanca aircraft are spread across various airworthiness classes. The majority, 2,523, hold a standard airworthiness certificate. Sixty aircraft are classified as multiple, and 56 are restricted. Geographically, Texas leads with 298 registrations, followed by California with 231 and Alaska with 162.
Type certificate data sheets (TCDS) define the technical standards for these planes. TCDS A-759, held by American Champion Aircraft Corp., covers the 7GCBC, 7ECA, and 7KCAB models. TCDS A18CE, held by Bellanca Aircraft Inc., applies to the 17-30A. TCDS A21CE, held by American Champion Aircraft Corp., covers the 8KCAB.
AviaBellanca Aircraft Corporation was an American aircraft design and manufacturing company. Prior to 1983, it was known as the Bellanca Aircraft Company. The company was founded in 1927 by Giuseppe Mario Bellanca. In 2021, the company was reformed as Bellanca Aircraft, Inc., located in San Luis Obispo, California.
Figures from the FAA registry file as of Oct 16, 2026. Company background: Wikipedia, AviaBellanca Aircraft.