N400AB - 1999 American Champion Aircraft 8KCAB Aircraft Registration

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1999 American Champion Aircraft 8KCAB

Aircraft Description

N400AB is a 1999 American Champion Aircraft 8KCAB, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Flydallasbay LLC in Soddy Daisy, TN. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 12, 1999. The registration certificate was issued on January 31, 2011. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2027. Powered by a Lycoming AEIO-360 SER engine producing 180 horsepower, N400AB is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A4ACA3 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N400AB was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 35.0555, -85.0132 on June 6, 2026. The FAA registry record for N400AB was last updated on November 4, 2024. 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 N400AB. 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
1999
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
July 12, 1999
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 31, 2011

Registered Owner

Name
FLYDALLASBAY LLC
Address
1089 HARBOR POINT DR
City
SODDY DAISY
State / Zip Code
Tennessee37379-5748
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)
51126243
Mode S Code (Hex)
A4ACA3

Additional Details

Registration
N400AB
Serial Number
838-99
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
1
Expiration Date
January 31, 2027
Last Action Date
November 4, 2024
Last Update Date
November 4, 2024
Unique ID
00435702

Last Known Position

Date
July 17, 2026 (UTC 14:13:32)
Airport
Latitude
35.034576
Longitude
-85.02622

Data Source

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

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