N217PF - 1997 American Champion Aircraft 8KCAB Aircraft Registration

N217PF is a 1997 American Champion Aircraft 8KCAB, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Bixenman Kenneth J in Colby, KS. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 20, 1996. The registration certificate was issued on September 5, 2018. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming AEIO-360 SER engine producing 180 horsepower, N217PF is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A1D4CE (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N217PF was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 39.0146, -99.6747 on April 24, 2026. The FAA registry record for N217PF was last updated on June 10, 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 N217PF. 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.