N378JP - 2005 American Champion Aircraft 8KCAB Aircraft Registration

BL8

2005 AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT 8KCAB

Aircraft Description

N378JP is a 2005 American Champion Aircraft 8KCAB, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to N8ZW LLC in East Hampton, NY. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 19, 2005. The registration certificate was issued on February 24, 2022. The registration is set to expire on February 28, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming AEIO-360 SER engine producing 180 horsepower, N378JP is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A45259 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N378JP was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 40.8912, -72.3152 on June 24, 2026. The FAA registry record for N378JP was last updated on July 18, 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 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 N378JP. 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
May 19, 2005
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 24, 2022

Registered Owner

Name
N8ZW LLC
Address
300 PANTIGO PL STE 102
City
EAST HAMPTON
State / Zip Code
New York11937-2630
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)
51051131
Mode S Code (Hex)
A45259

Additional Details

Registration
N378JP
Serial Number
980-2005
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
1
Expiration Date
February 28, 2029
Last Action Date
July 18, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00162549

Last Known Position

Date
July 1, 2026 (UTC 21:03:03)
Airport
Latitude
40.959033
Longitude
-72.242348

Data Source

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

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