N391AJ - 2004 American Champion Aircraft 8KCAB Aircraft Registration

BL8

2004 AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT 8KCAB

Aircraft Description

N391AJ is a 2004 American Champion Aircraft 8KCAB, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Oreck Tom in Asheville, NC. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 10, 2004. The registration certificate was issued on February 5, 2025. The registration is set to expire on February 29, 2032. Powered by a Lycoming AEIO-360 SER engine producing 180 horsepower, N391AJ is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A48689 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N391AJ was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 35.1669, -82.4489 on May 15, 2026. The FAA registry record for N391AJ was last updated on February 5, 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 N391AJ. 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
2004
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
December 10, 2004
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 5, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
ORECK TOM
Address
85 BROOKLINE DR
City
ASHEVILLE
State / Zip Code
North Carolina28803-3497
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)
51103211
Mode S Code (Hex)
A48689

Additional Details

Registration
N391AJ
Serial Number
954-2004
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
1
Expiration Date
February 29, 2032
Last Action Date
February 5, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00087149

Last Known Position

Date
May 15, 2026 (UTC 20:48:03)
Airport
Latitude
35.166864
Longitude
-82.448902

Data Source

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

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