N240SS - Bellanca 8GCBC Aircraft Registration

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BELLANCA 8GCBC

Aircraft Description

N240SS is a Bellanca 8GCBC, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Stroup Robert L in New River, AZ. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on February 8, 1980. The registration certificate was issued on August 30, 2018. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming O&VO-360 SER engine producing 180 horsepower, N240SS is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A231A0 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N240SS was last updated on June 3, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

Bell, a Textron company headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, is a leading manufacturer of rotorcraft. From the iconic Bell 206 JetRanger to the Bell 505 and 525, Bell helicopters serve civil, military, and commercial helicopter markets worldwide. AviatorDB tracks 2,990 Bellanca aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the 8GCBC model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N240SS. 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
Manufacturer
BELLANCA
Model
8GCBC
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 8, 1980
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Partnership
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 30, 2018

Registered Owner

Name
STROUP ROBERT L
Address
2437 W PHOTO VIEW RD
City
NEW RIVER
State / Zip Code
Arizona85087-6902
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
O&VO-360 SER
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50430640
Mode S Code (Hex)
A231A0

Additional Details

Registration
N240SS
Serial Number
345-80
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
3
Expiration Date
August 31, 2028
Last Action Date
June 3, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00742512

Last Known Position

Date
April 23, 2026 (UTC 16:50:54)
Airport
Latitude
34.093183
Longitude
-112.090874

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-05-01 01:32:20 UTC