N245BC - 2018 American Champion Aircraft 8KCAB Aircraft Registration

BL8

2018 AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT 8KCAB

Aircraft Description

N245BC is a 2018 American Champion Aircraft 8KCAB, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Bambach Gregory Alan in Manistique, MI. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 14, 2018. The registration certificate was issued on July 30, 2019. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming AEIO-360-H1B engine producing 180 horsepower, N245BC is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A242AE (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N245BC was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 45.9944, -86.1318 on May 16, 2026. The FAA registry record for N245BC was last updated on August 18, 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 N245BC. 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
2018
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
August 14, 2018
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 30, 2019

Registered Owner

Name
BAMBACH GREGORY ALAN
Address
944 ASH RD
City
MANISTIQUE
State / Zip Code
Michigan49854
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)
50441256
Mode S Code (Hex)
A242AE

Additional Details

Registration
N245BC
Serial Number
1175-2018
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
1
Expiration Date
July 31, 2029
Last Action Date
August 18, 2023
Last Update Date
August 18, 2023
Unique ID
01277107

Last Known Position

Date
May 16, 2026 (UTC 23:43:03)
Airport
Latitude
45.994402
Longitude
-86.131783

Data Source

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

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