N247MA - 2003 American Champion Aircraft 8KCAB Aircraft Registration

BL8

2003 AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT 8KCAB

Aircraft Description

N247MA is a 2003 American Champion Aircraft 8KCAB, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Wanda Collins Professional Pilot Services LLC in College Station, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 7, 2003. The registration certificate was issued on March 1, 2025. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2032. Powered by a Lycoming AEIO-360 SER engine producing 180 horsepower, N247MA is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A24B14 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N247MA was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 32.7969, -98.1492 on May 13, 2026. The FAA registry record for N247MA was last updated on March 1, 2025. 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 N247MA. 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
2003
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
October 7, 2003
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 1, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
WANDA COLLINS PROFESSIONAL PILOT SERVICES LLC
Address
2008 SPRING CREEK
City
COLLEGE STATION
State / Zip Code
Texas77845
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
AEIO-360 SER
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50445424
Mode S Code (Hex)
A24B14

Additional Details

Registration
N247MA
Serial Number
932-2003
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
1
Expiration Date
March 31, 2032
Last Action Date
March 1, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00064199

Last Known Position

Date
May 13, 2026 (UTC 19:06:07)
Airport
Latitude
32.796936
Longitude
-98.149219

Data Source

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

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