N238DM - 1972 Bellanca 8KCAB Aircraft Registration

BL8

1972 BELLANCA 8KCAB

Aircraft Description

N238DM is a 1972 Bellanca 8KCAB, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Copeland Gary L in Williamsburg, MI. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 1, 1972. The registration certificate was issued on August 31, 2017. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2027. Powered by a Lycoming IO-320 SERIES engine producing 150 horsepower, N238DM is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A2268F (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N238DM was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 44.9431, -85.4970 on May 27, 2026. The FAA registry record for N238DM 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 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 N238DM. 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
1972
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
May 1, 1972
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 31, 2017

Registered Owner

Name
COPELAND GARY L
Address
6818 BAGGS RD NW
City
WILLIAMSBURG
State / Zip Code
Michigan49690-9767
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)
50423217
Mode S Code (Hex)
A2268F

NTSB Accident History (1)

Additional Details

Registration
N238DM
Serial Number
19-72
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
August 31, 2027
Last Action Date
March 10, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00152402

Last Known Position

Date
May 27, 2026 (UTC 14:15:43)
Airport
Latitude
44.943067
Longitude
-85.497012

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC