N123BY - 2003 American Champion Aircraft 8KCAB Aircraft Registration

BL8

2003 AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT 8KCAB

Aircraft Description

N123BY is a 2003 American Champion Aircraft 8KCAB, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Grossenbacher Glenn Tracy in Tulalip, WA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 14, 2003. The registration certificate was issued on May 1, 2026. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2033. Powered by a Lycoming AEIO-360 SER engine producing 180 horsepower, N123BY is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A05F07 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N123BY was last tracked by AviatorDB near Arlington Municipal Airport (KAWO) on June 11, 2026. The FAA registry record for N123BY was last updated on May 1, 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 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 N123BY. 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
2003
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
March 14, 2003
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 1, 2026

Registered Owner

Name
GROSSENBACHER GLENN TRACY
Address
11602 6TH AVE NE
City
TULALIP
State / Zip Code
Washington98271-9451
Country

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
AEIO-360 SER
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50057407
Mode S Code (Hex)
A05F07

Additional Details

Registration
N123BY
Serial Number
915-2003
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
1
Expiration Date
May 31, 2033
Last Action Date
May 1, 2026
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00030249

Last Known Position

Date
July 4, 2026 (UTC 02:03:20)
Airport
Latitude
48.153169
Longitude
-122.152123

Data Source

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

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