N161SG - 2005 American Champion Aircraft 8KCAB Aircraft Registration

BL8

2005 AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT 8KCAB

Aircraft Description

N161SG is a 2005 American Champion Aircraft 8KCAB, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to 3BS Aviation LLC in Wilmington, DE. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 29, 2005. The registration certificate was issued on March 1, 2025. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2032. Powered by a Lycoming AEIO-360 SER engine producing 180 horsepower, N161SG is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A0F6FC (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N161SG was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 27.0880, -82.3520 on June 26, 2026. The FAA registry record for N161SG was last updated on January 29, 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 N161SG. 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
2005
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 29, 2005
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 1, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
3BS AVIATION LLC
Address
C/O BUSINESS FILINGS INC
108 W 13TH ST
City
WILMINGTON
State / Zip Code
Delaware19801-1145
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)
50173374
Mode S Code (Hex)
A0F6FC

Additional Details

Registration
N161SG
Serial Number
1000-2005
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
1
Expiration Date
March 31, 2032
Last Action Date
January 29, 2026
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00186799

Last Known Position

Date
July 5, 2026 (UTC 22:28:57)
Airport
Latitude
27.06665
Longitude
-82.417672

Data Source

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

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