N2778Z - 1978 Bellanca 8KCAB Aircraft Registration

BL8

1978 BELLANCA 8KCAB

Aircraft Description

N2778Z is a 1978 Bellanca 8KCAB, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Larson Kris Kendrick in Fullerton, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 1, 1978. The registration certificate was issued on November 2, 2025. The registration is set to expire on November 30, 2032. Powered by a Lycoming GSO-435 SERIE engine producing 300 horsepower, N2778Z is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A2C405 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N2778Z was last tracked by AviatorDB near Long Beach International Airport (KLGB) on June 24, 2026. The FAA registry record for N2778Z was last updated on November 2, 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 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 N2778Z. 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
March 1, 1978
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
November 2, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
LARSON KRIS KENDRICK
Address
1507 KROEGER AVE
City
FULLERTON
State / Zip Code
California92831-1916
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
GSO-435 SERIE
Horsepower
300 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50542005
Mode S Code (Hex)
A2C405

Additional Details

Registration
N2778Z
Serial Number
370-78
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
November 30, 2032
Last Action Date
November 2, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00860193

Last Known Position

Date
June 24, 2026 (UTC 21:57:56)
Airport
Latitude
33.872118
Longitude
-117.979174

Data Source

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

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