N215RV - 1973 Bellanca 8KCAB Aircraft Registration

BL8

1973 BELLANCA 8KCAB

Aircraft Description

N215RV is a 1973 Bellanca 8KCAB, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Air Transportation Alternatives LLC in Carmichael, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on February 6, 1973. The registration certificate was issued on April 2, 2019. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming IO-320 SERIES engine producing 150 horsepower, N215RV is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A1CDA0 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N215RV was last tracked by AviatorDB near Sacramento Executive Airport (KSAC) on May 12, 2026. The FAA registry record for N215RV was last updated on July 28, 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 N215RV. 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
1973
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
February 6, 1973
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 24, 2026

Registered Owner

Name
JET & ROTOR AVIATION LLC
Address
6273 FREEPORT BLVD
City
SACRAMENTO
State / Zip Code
California95822-3511
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
IO-320 SERIES
Horsepower
150 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50346640
Mode S Code (Hex)
A1CDA0

Additional Details

Registration
N215RV
Serial Number
67-73
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
June 30, 2033
Last Action Date
June 24, 2026
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00161492

Last Known Position

Date
May 12, 2026 (UTC 22:57:55)
Airport
Latitude
38.5125007629
Longitude
-121.492996216

Data Source

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

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