N400VW - 1992 American Champion Aircraft 8KCAB Aircraft Registration

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1992 American Champion Aircraft 8KCAB

Aircraft Description

N400VW is a 1992 American Champion Aircraft 8KCAB, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Spuza Dan D in Sanger, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 15, 1992. The registration certificate was issued on September 10, 2018. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming AEIO-360 SER engine producing 180 horsepower, N400VW is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A4AE91 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N400VW was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 33.3721, -97.2337 on April 14, 2026. The FAA registry record for N400VW was last updated on June 10, 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 N400VW. 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
1992
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 15, 1992
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 10, 2018

Registered Owner

Name
SPUZA DAN D
Address
11822 MERLIN DR
City
SANGER
State / Zip Code
Texas76266-7927
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)
51127221
Mode S Code (Hex)
A4AE91

Additional Details

Registration
N400VW
Serial Number
681-92
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
1
Expiration Date
September 30, 2028
Last Action Date
June 10, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00924012

Last Known Position

Date
July 29, 2026 (UTC 01:45:45)
Airport
Latitude
33.302353
Longitude
-97.174951

Data Source

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

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