N444PF - 1979 Bellanca 8KCAB Aircraft Registration

BL8

1979 BELLANCA 8KCAB

Aircraft Description

N444PF is a 1979 Bellanca 8KCAB, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered in the United States. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 24, 1979. The registration certificate was issued on April 19, 2002. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2030. Powered by a Lycoming AEIO-360 SER engine producing 180 horsepower, N444PF is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A55AC4 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N444PF was last tracked by AviatorDB near Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (KOAK) on June 22, 2026. The FAA registry record for N444PF was last updated on September 29, 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 2,989 Bellanca 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 N444PF. 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
1979
Manufacturer
BELLANCA
Model
8KCAB
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
BL88 Scout
Cruise Speed
101 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
July 24, 1979
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 19, 2002

Registered Owner

The registered owner has requested to keep this data private under Title 49 of the United States Code, Section 44114.

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
AEIO-360 SER
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51255304
Mode S Code (Hex)
A55AC4

Additional Details

Registration
N444PF
Serial Number
543-79
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
January 31, 2030
Last Action Date
September 29, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00392444

Last Known Position

Date
July 3, 2026 (UTC 22:57:51)
Airport
Latitude
37.739536
Longitude
-122.224537

Data Source

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

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