N12KD - 1979 Bellanca 8KCAB Aircraft Registration

BL8

1979 BELLANCA 8KCAB

Aircraft Description

N12KD is a 1979 Bellanca 8KCAB, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Deeble Kenneth M in Dayton, MT. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 28, 1979. The registration certificate was issued on October 18, 2018. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming AEIO-360 SER engine producing 180 horsepower, N12KD is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A0523E (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N12KD was last tracked by AviatorDB near Montgomery-gibbs Executive Airport (KMYF) on June 25, 2026. The FAA registry record for N12KD was last updated on June 16, 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 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 N12KD. 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
1979
Manufacturer
BELLANCA
Model
8KCAB
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
BL88 Scout
Cruise Speed
101 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
November 28, 1979
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
October 18, 2018

Registered Owner

Name
DEEBLE KENNETH M
Address
PO BOX 274
City
DAYTON
State / Zip Code
Montana59914-0274
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)
50051076
Mode S Code (Hex)
A0523E

NTSB Accident History (1)

Additional Details

Registration
N12KD
Serial Number
596-80
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
October 31, 2028
Last Action Date
June 16, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00452922

Last Known Position

Date
July 3, 2026 (UTC 18:23:14)
Airport
Latitude
32.81012
Longitude
-117.128485

Data Source

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

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