N221JB - 2023 American Champion Aircraft 8KCAB Aircraft Registration

BL8

2023 AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT 8KCAB

Aircraft Description

N221JB is a 2023 American Champion Aircraft 8KCAB, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Midwest Corporate Air INC in Bellefontaine, OH. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 22, 2023. The registration certificate was issued on January 22, 2024. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2031. Powered by a Lycoming AEIO-360-H1B engine producing 180 horsepower, N221JB is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A1E582 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N221JB was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 40.3533, -83.8116 on June 23, 2026. The FAA registry record for N221JB was last updated on January 22, 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 N221JB. 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
2023
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
December 22, 2023
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 22, 2024

Registered Owner

Name
MIDWEST CORPORATE AIR INC
Address
PO BOX 87
City
BELLEFONTAINE
State / Zip Code
Ohio43311-0087
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)
50362602
Mode S Code (Hex)
A1E582

Additional Details

Registration
N221JB
Serial Number
1212-2024
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
1
Expiration Date
January 31, 2031
Last Action Date
January 22, 2024
Last Update Date
January 22, 2024
Unique ID
01430108

Last Known Position

Date
July 3, 2026 (UTC 16:49:16)
Airport
Latitude
40.391747
Longitude
-83.824248

Data Source

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

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