N2525S - 2025 American Champion Aircraft 8KCAB Aircraft Registration

BL8

2025 AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT 8KCAB

Aircraft Description

N2525S is a 2025 American Champion Aircraft 8KCAB, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Jbird Aviation LLC in Elizabeth City, NC. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 16, 2025. The registration certificate was issued on September 29, 2025. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2032. Powered by a Lycoming AEIO-360-H1B engine producing 180 horsepower, N2525S is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A26204 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N2525S was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 36.1806, -79.8219 on June 21, 2026. The FAA registry record for N2525S was last updated on September 29, 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 N2525S. 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
2025
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
July 16, 2025
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 29, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
JBIRD AVIATION LLC
Address
1942 N ROAD ST
City
ELIZABETH CITY
State / Zip Code
North Carolina27909-9343
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)
50461004
Mode S Code (Hex)
A26204

Additional Details

Registration
N2525S
Serial Number
1225-2025
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
1
Expiration Date
September 30, 2032
Last Action Date
September 29, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
01511763

Last Known Position

Date
June 21, 2026 (UTC 14:42:56)
Airport
Latitude
36.180632
Longitude
-79.821927

Data Source

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

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