N255T - 2024 American Champion Aircraft 8KCAB Aircraft Registration

BL8

2024 AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT 8KCAB

Aircraft Description

N255T is a 2024 American Champion Aircraft 8KCAB, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Jackson Travels LLC in Quitman, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 22, 2024. The registration certificate was issued on June 10, 2025. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2032. Powered by a Lycoming AEIO-360-H1B engine producing 180 horsepower, N255T is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A26BBA (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N255T was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 32.7285, -95.5114 on May 9, 2026. The FAA registry record for N255T was last updated on June 10, 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 N255T. 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
2024
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 22, 2024
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 10, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
JACKSON TRAVELS LLC
Address
PO BOX 155
City
QUITMAN
State / Zip Code
Texas75783-0155
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)
50465672
Mode S Code (Hex)
A26BBA

Additional Details

Registration
N255T
Serial Number
1216-2024
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
1
Expiration Date
June 30, 2032
Last Action Date
June 10, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
01461192

Last Known Position

Date
May 9, 2026 (UTC 18:32:33)
Airport
Latitude
32.728458
Longitude
-95.511437

Data Source

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

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