N421LJ - 2010 American Champion Aircraft 8KCAB Aircraft Registration

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2010 American Champion Aircraft 8KCAB

Aircraft Description

N421LJ is a 2010 American Champion Aircraft 8KCAB, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Aaces Flight Operation LLC in Ellisville, MO. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 16, 2010. The registration certificate was issued on March 3, 2023. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2030. Powered by a Lycoming AEIO-360-H1B engine producing 180 horsepower, N421LJ is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A50059 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N421LJ was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 38.6712, -90.6275 on April 17, 2026. The FAA registry record for N421LJ was last updated on March 3, 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 N421LJ. 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
2010
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
March 16, 2010
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 3, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
AACES FLIGHT OPERATION LLC
Address
284 LEMAR PARK CT
City
ELLISVILLE
State / Zip Code
Missouri63011-2377
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)
51200131
Mode S Code (Hex)
A50059

Additional Details

Registration
N421LJ
Serial Number
1095-2010
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
1
Expiration Date
March 31, 2030
Last Action Date
March 3, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
01048619

Last Known Position

Date
July 30, 2026 (UTC 20:35:34)
Airport
Latitude
38.670959
Longitude
-90.685272

Data Source

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

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