N224KK - 2016 American Champion Aircraft 8KCAB Aircraft Registration

BL8

2016 AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT 8KCAB

Aircraft Description

N224KK is a 2016 American Champion Aircraft 8KCAB, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to N224KK LLC in Newport Beach, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 24, 2016. The registration certificate was issued on August 8, 2017. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2027. Powered by a Lycoming AEIO-360-H1B engine producing 180 horsepower, N224KK is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A1F0C8 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N224KK was last tracked by AviatorDB near John Wayne Orange County International Airport (KSNA) on April 9, 2026. The FAA registry record for N224KK was last updated on March 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 N224KK. 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
2016
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
June 24, 2016
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 8, 2017

Registered Owner

Name
N224KK LLC
Address
3857 BIRCH ST STE 800
City
NEWPORT BEACH
State / Zip Code
California92660-2616
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)
50370310
Mode S Code (Hex)
A1F0C8

Additional Details

Registration
N224KK
Serial Number
1168-2016
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
1
Expiration Date
August 31, 2027
Last Action Date
March 10, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
01221511

Last Known Position

Date
April 9, 2026 (UTC 00:16:36)
Airport
Latitude
33.674377
Longitude
-117.86783

Data Source

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

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