N2687Z - 1978 Bellanca 8KCAB Aircraft Registration

BL8

1978 BELLANCA 8KCAB

Aircraft Description

N2687Z is a 1978 Bellanca 8KCAB, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Schaefer Richard T in Marble Falls, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on February 21, 1978. The registration certificate was issued on July 26, 2021. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming AEIO-360 SER engine producing 180 horsepower, N2687Z is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A2A01A (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N2687Z was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 30.6741, -98.1879 on June 6, 2026. The FAA registry record for N2687Z was last updated on May 26, 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 2,989 Bellanca 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 N2687Z. 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
1978
Manufacturer
BELLANCA
Model
8KCAB
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
BL88 Scout
Cruise Speed
101 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
February 21, 1978
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 26, 2021

Registered Owner

Name
SCHAEFER RICHARD T
Address
1675 HICKORY CREEK RD
City
MARBLE FALLS
State / Zip Code
Texas78654-3464
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)
50520032
Mode S Code (Hex)
A2A01A

Additional Details

Registration
N2687Z
Serial Number
365-78
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
July 31, 2028
Last Action Date
May 26, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00223462

Last Known Position

Date
June 6, 2026 (UTC 21:32:15)
Airport
Latitude
30.674103
Longitude
-98.187884

Data Source

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

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