N37TR - 1996 American Champion Aircraft 8KCAB Aircraft Registration

BL8

1996 AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT 8KCAB

Aircraft Description

N37TR is a 1996 American Champion Aircraft 8KCAB, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Trofimchuck Matthew P in Coal City, IL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 12, 1996. The registration certificate was issued on October 6, 2004. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming AEIO-360-H1B engine producing 180 horsepower, N37TR is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A4332B (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N37TR was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 41.4352, -88.4591 on June 3, 2026. The FAA registry record for N37TR was last updated on June 16, 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 N37TR. 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
1996
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
June 12, 1996
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
October 6, 2004

Registered Owner

Name
TROFIMCHUCK MATTHEW P
Address
7900 E CHICKORY LN
City
COAL CITY
State / Zip Code
Illinois60416-9563
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)
51031453
Mode S Code (Hex)
A4332B

Additional Details

Registration
N37TR
Serial Number
775-96
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
1
Expiration Date
October 31, 2028
Last Action Date
June 16, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00026021

Last Known Position

Date
July 3, 2026 (UTC 22:38:08)
Airport
Latitude
41.432144
Longitude
-88.434511

Data Source

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

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