N121WM - 1980 Bellanca 8KCAB-180 Aircraft Registration

N121WM is a 1980 Bellanca 8KCAB-180, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Barnes Robert B in Chico, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 27, 1980. The registration certificate was issued on March 13, 2026. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2033. Powered by a Lycoming AEIO-360 SER engine producing 180 horsepower, N121WM is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A05969 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N121WM was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 39.5510, -121.9101 on April 18, 2026. The FAA registry record for N121WM was last updated on March 13, 2026. 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 2,989 Bellanca 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 N121WM. 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.