N396AC - 2002 American Champion Aircraft 8KCAB Aircraft Registration

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2002 American Champion Aircraft 8KCAB

Aircraft Description

N396AC is a 2002 American Champion Aircraft 8KCAB, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Mayfly Aviation LLC in Quincy, FL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 29, 2002. The registration certificate was issued on November 18, 2020. The registration is set to expire on November 30, 2027. Powered by a Lycoming AEIO-360 SER engine producing 180 horsepower, N396AC is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A49916 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N396AC was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 30.5937, -84.5615 on June 20, 2026. The FAA registry record for N396AC was last updated on April 1, 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 N396AC. 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
2002
Manufacturer
American Champion Aircraft
Model
8KCAB
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
CH7B7GCBC Citabria High Country Explorer
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
April 29, 2002
Classification
Standard Acrobatic Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
November 18, 2020

Registered Owner

Name
MAYFLY AVIATION LLC
Address
1341 WOODWARD RD
City
QUINCY
State / Zip Code
Florida32352-0962
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)
51114426
Mode S Code (Hex)
A49916

Additional Details

Registration
N396AC
Serial Number
895-2002
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
1
Expiration Date
November 30, 2027
Last Action Date
April 1, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00834157

Last Known Position

Date
July 25, 2026 (UTC 12:24:07)
Airport
Latitude
30.588043
Longitude
-84.548627

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-08-01 01:32:20 UTC