N149SG - 2006 American Champion Aircraft 8KCAB Aircraft Registration

BL8

2006 AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT 8KCAB

Aircraft Description

N149SG is a 2006 American Champion Aircraft 8KCAB, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Waterwings Seaplanes LLC in Hoover, AL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 14, 2006. The registration certificate was issued on October 29, 2013. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming AEIO-360-H1B engine producing 180 horsepower, N149SG is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A0C5B6 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N149SG was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 33.2483, -86.8183 on June 5, 2026. The FAA registry record for N149SG was last updated on September 9, 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 N149SG. 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
2006
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
April 14, 2006
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
October 29, 2013

Registered Owner

Name
WATERWINGS SEAPLANES LLC
Address
2013 BRIDGELAKE DR
City
HOOVER
State / Zip Code
Alabama35244-1421
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
AEIO-360-H1B
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50142666
Mode S Code (Hex)
A0C5B6

Additional Details

Registration
N149SG
Serial Number
1021-2006
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
1
Expiration Date
October 31, 2029
Last Action Date
September 9, 2023
Last Update Date
September 9, 2023
Unique ID
00238079

Last Known Position

Date
July 4, 2026 (UTC 23:32:37)
Airport
Latitude
33.111024
Longitude
-86.642836

Data Source

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

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