N2626S - 2026 American Champion Aircraft 8KCAB Aircraft Registration

BL8

2026 AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT 8KCAB

Aircraft Description

N2626S is a 2026 American Champion Aircraft 8KCAB, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Delta Aero LLC in Sarasota, FL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on February 5, 2026. The registration certificate was issued on April 20, 2026. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2033. Powered by a Lycoming AEIO-360-H1B engine producing 180 horsepower, N2626S is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A289A6 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N2626S was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 42.7957, -88.3849 on June 26, 2026. The FAA registry record for N2626S was last updated on April 20, 2026. 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 N2626S. 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
2026
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
February 5, 2026
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 20, 2026

Registered Owner

Name
DELTA AERO LLC
Address
5011 COMMONWEALTH DR
City
SARASOTA
State / Zip Code
Florida34242-1449
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)
50504646
Mode S Code (Hex)
A289A6

Additional Details

Registration
N2626S
Serial Number
1226-2026
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
1
Expiration Date
April 30, 2033
Last Action Date
April 20, 2026
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
01534209

Last Known Position

Date
July 4, 2026 (UTC 17:18:43)
Airport
Latitude
42.795731
Longitude
-88.38501

Data Source

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

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