N279MA - 2007 American Champion Aircraft 8KCAB Aircraft Registration

BL8

2007 AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT 8KCAB

Aircraft Description

N279MA is a 2007 American Champion Aircraft 8KCAB, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Sd Aviation LLC in Danville, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 4, 2007. The registration certificate was issued on March 8, 2026. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2033. Powered by a Lycoming AEIO-360-H1B engine producing 180 horsepower, N279MA is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A2C8FF (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N279MA was last tracked by AviatorDB near Buchanan Field (KCCR) on June 26, 2026. The FAA registry record for N279MA was last updated on March 8, 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 N279MA. 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
2007
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
May 4, 2007
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 8, 2026

Registered Owner

Name
SD AVIATION LLC
Address
857 EL PINTADO RD
City
DANVILLE
State / Zip Code
California94526-1408
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)
50544377
Mode S Code (Hex)
A2C8FF

Additional Details

Registration
N279MA
Serial Number
1040-2007
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
1
Expiration Date
March 31, 2033
Last Action Date
March 8, 2026
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00335549

Last Known Position

Date
June 29, 2026 (UTC 22:20:50)
Airport
Latitude
37.995037
Longitude
-122.061626

Data Source

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

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