N2512Z - 1977 Bellanca 8KCAB Aircraft Registration

BL8

1977 BELLANCA 8KCAB

Aircraft Description

N2512Z is a 1977 Bellanca 8KCAB, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Plane Old Fun LLC in Mckinney, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 25, 1977. The registration certificate was issued on May 20, 2023. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2030. Powered by a Lycoming AEIO-360 SER engine producing 180 horsepower, N2512Z is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A25DEB (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N2512Z was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 33.2098, -96.7421 on June 24, 2026. The FAA registry record for N2512Z was last updated on May 20, 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 N2512Z. 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
1977
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
August 25, 1977
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 20, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
PLANE OLD FUN LLC
Address
8600 VERONA DR
City
MCKINNEY
State / Zip Code
Texas75071-5007
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)
50456753
Mode S Code (Hex)
A25DEB

NTSB Accident History (1)

Additional Details

Registration
N2512Z
Serial Number
334-77
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
May 31, 2030
Last Action Date
May 20, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00212872

Last Known Position

Date
June 24, 2026 (UTC 21:04:13)
Airport
Latitude
33.209761
Longitude
-96.742074

Data Source

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

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