N254VV - 2007 American Champion Aircraft 8KCAB Aircraft Registration

BL8

2007 AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT 8KCAB

Aircraft Description

N254VV is a 2007 American Champion Aircraft 8KCAB, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Boney Grady in Rhine, GA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 28, 2025. The registration certificate was issued on December 8, 2025. The registration is set to expire on December 31, 2032. Powered by a Lycoming AEIO-360-H1B engine producing 180 horsepower, N254VV is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A26849 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N254VV was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 31.8649, -83.0986 on June 25, 2026. The FAA registry record for N254VV was last updated on December 8, 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 N254VV. 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
2007
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
May 28, 2025
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
December 8, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
BONEY GRADY
Address
1391 W RIVER RD
City
RHINE
State / Zip Code
Georgia31077-1433
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)
50464111
Mode S Code (Hex)
A26849

Additional Details

Registration
N254VV
Serial Number
1038-2007
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
1
Expiration Date
December 31, 2032
Last Action Date
December 8, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00333239

Last Known Position

Date
June 25, 2026 (UTC 20:01:05)
Airport
Latitude
31.864929
Longitude
-83.098608

Data Source

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

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