N321RJ - 1977 Bellanca 8KCAB Aircraft Registration

BL8

1977 BELLANCA 8KCAB

Aircraft Description

N321RJ is a 1977 Bellanca 8KCAB, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Gritter Richard J in Catlett, VA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 14, 1977. The registration certificate was issued on April 5, 2023. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2030. Powered by a Lycoming AEIO-360 SER engine producing 180 horsepower, N321RJ is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A37387 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N321RJ was last tracked by AviatorDB near Lakeland Linder International Airport (KLAL) on June 21, 2026. The FAA registry record for N321RJ was last updated on May 20, 2024. 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 N321RJ. 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
1977
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
July 14, 1977
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 5, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
GRITTER RICHARD J
Address
9188 PROSPECT AVE
City
CATLETT
State / Zip Code
Virginia20119-2038
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)
50671607
Mode S Code (Hex)
A37387

Additional Details

Registration
N321RJ
Serial Number
323-77
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
April 30, 2030
Last Action Date
May 20, 2024
Last Update Date
May 20, 2024
Unique ID
00080400

Last Known Position

Date
June 28, 2026 (UTC 20:31:59)
Airport
Latitude
38.58296
Longitude
-77.713501

Data Source

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

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