N118AC - 1992 American Champion Aircraft 8KCAB Aircraft Registration

BL8

1992 AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT 8KCAB

Aircraft Description

N118AC is a 1992 American Champion Aircraft 8KCAB, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to 9 Echo LLC in Muskogee, OK. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 4, 1992. The registration certificate was issued on December 4, 2014. The registration is set to expire on December 31, 2027. Powered by a Lycoming AEIO-360 SER engine producing 180 horsepower, N118AC is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A049EE (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N118AC was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 35.6667, -95.3467 on April 20, 2026. The FAA registry record for N118AC was last updated on April 7, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Bellanca 8GCBC Scout, a rugged utility aircraft designed for bush flying and agricultural operations, became a cornerstone of specialized aviation work following its introduction in 1974. This high-wing, single-engine aircraft featured tandem seating for two occupants and was powered by a 180-horsepower Lycoming O-360 engine. With its 36-foot wingspan and short takeoff and landing capabilities, the Scout excelled in remote operations requiring access to unprepared airstrips. Originally manufactured by Bellanca Aircraft Corporation in Osceola, Wisconsin, production has continued through multiple ownership changes, with over 500 aircraft built by 2008. AviatorDB tracks 1,087 American Champion Aircraft aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is BL8.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N118AC. AviatorDB cross-references all FAA registration data with NTSB accident and incident reports, providing a comprehensive safety overview for every registered aircraft in the United States.

Model Year
1992
Manufacturer
AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT
Model
8KCAB
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
BL88 Scout
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
May 4, 1992
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
December 4, 2014

Registered Owner

Name
9 ECHO LLC
Address
5005 E DAVIS FIELD RD
City
MUSKOGEE
State / Zip Code
Oklahoma74403-5303
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
AEIO-360 SER
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50044756
Mode S Code (Hex)
A049EE

Additional Details

Registration
N118AC
Serial Number
672-92
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
1
Expiration Date
December 31, 2027
Last Action Date
April 7, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00203902

Last Known Position

Date
April 20, 2026 (UTC 17:28:09)
Airport
Latitude
35.666748
Longitude
-95.346737

Data Source

Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov

Last updated: 2026-07-01 01:32:20 UTC