N262AC - 1996 American Champion Aircraft 8KCAB Aircraft Registration

BL8

1996 AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT 8KCAB

Aircraft Description

N262AC is a 1996 American Champion Aircraft 8KCAB, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Lavelle Jeffrey in Kenmore, WA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on February 2, 1996. The registration certificate was issued on December 19, 2011. The registration is set to expire on December 31, 2027. Powered by a Lycoming AEIO-360 SER engine producing 180 horsepower, N262AC is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A2866E (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N262AC was last tracked by AviatorDB near Seattle Paine Field International Airport (KPAE) on June 24, 2026. The FAA registry record for N262AC was last updated on April 7, 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 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 N262AC. 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
1996
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 2, 1996
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
December 19, 2011

Registered Owner

Name
LAVELLE JEFFREY
Address
15521 61ST AVE NE
City
KENMORE
State / Zip Code
Washington98028-4301
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)
50503156
Mode S Code (Hex)
A2866E

Additional Details

Registration
N262AC
Serial Number
766-96
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
1
Expiration Date
December 31, 2027
Last Action Date
April 7, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00545721

Last Known Position

Date
June 24, 2026 (UTC 23:02:46)
Airport
Latitude
47.902176
Longitude
-122.271721

Data Source

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

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