N35BY - 2005 American Champion Aircraft 8KCAB Aircraft Registration

BL8

2005 AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT 8KCAB

Aircraft Description

N35BY is a 2005 American Champion Aircraft 8KCAB, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Cottage Alpine Aviation LLC in Denver, CO. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 18, 2005. The registration certificate was issued on September 14, 2025. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2032. Powered by a Lycoming AEIO-360 SER engine producing 180 horsepower, N35BY is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A3E2A4 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N35BY was last tracked by AviatorDB near Centennial Airport (KAPA) on June 26, 2026. The FAA registry record for N35BY was last updated on September 14, 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 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 N35BY. 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
2005
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
July 18, 2005
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 14, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
COTTAGE ALPINE AVIATION LLC
Address
110 16TH ST STE 1460
City
DENVER
State / Zip Code
Colorado80202-5326
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)
50761244
Mode S Code (Hex)
A3E2A4

Additional Details

Registration
N35BY
Serial Number
998-2005
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
1
Expiration Date
September 30, 2032
Last Action Date
September 14, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00179969

Last Known Position

Date
June 28, 2026 (UTC 23:59:59)
Airport
Latitude
40.323349
Longitude
-103.784119

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC