N198JJ - American Champion Aircraft 8KCAB Aircraft Registration

BL8

AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT 8KCAB

Aircraft Description

N198JJ is a American Champion Aircraft 8KCAB, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Hubbard Jordan in Boulder Creek, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 19, 2014. The registration certificate was issued on April 26, 2024. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2031. Powered by a Lycoming AEIO-360-H1B engine producing 180 horsepower, N198JJ is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A186B4 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N198JJ was last tracked by AviatorDB near Palo Alto Airport (KPAO) on June 26, 2026. The FAA registry record for N198JJ was last updated on April 26, 2024. 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 N198JJ. 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
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
September 19, 2014
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 26, 2024

Registered Owner

Name
HUBBARD JORDAN
Address
11 TINKERS TRL
City
BOULDER CREEK
State / Zip Code
California95006-9456
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)
50303264
Mode S Code (Hex)
A186B4

Additional Details

Registration
N198JJ
Serial Number
1151-2014
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
1
Expiration Date
April 30, 2031
Last Action Date
April 26, 2024
Last Update Date
April 26, 2024
Unique ID
01158222

Last Known Position

Date
June 26, 2026 (UTC 23:38:20)
Airport
Latitude
37.456387
Longitude
-122.113461

Data Source

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

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