N145AC - 1992 American Champion Aircraft 8KCAB Aircraft Registration

BL8

1992 AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT 8KCAB

Aircraft Description

N145AC is a 1992 American Champion Aircraft 8KCAB, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Trusler William L in Magnolia, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 6, 1992. The registration certificate was issued on February 2, 1998. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming AEIO-360 SER engine producing 180 horsepower, N145AC is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A0B546 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N145AC was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 30.3313, -95.4249 on May 12, 2026. The FAA registry record for N145AC was last updated on August 25, 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 N145AC. 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
August 6, 1992
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 2, 1998

Registered Owner

Name
TRUSLER WILLIAM L
Address
8910 SCENIC GREEN DR
City
MAGNOLIA
State / Zip Code
Texas77354-6855
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)
50132506
Mode S Code (Hex)
A0B546

Additional Details

Registration
N145AC
Serial Number
684-92
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
1
Expiration Date
August 31, 2029
Last Action Date
August 25, 2023
Last Update Date
August 25, 2023
Unique ID
00344032

Last Known Position

Date
May 12, 2026 (UTC 00:42:54)
Airport
Latitude
30.331284
Longitude
-95.424876

Data Source

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

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