N50271 - 1979 Bellanca 8KCAB Aircraft Registration

BL8

1979 BELLANCA 8KCAB

Aircraft Description

N50271 is a 1979 Bellanca 8KCAB, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Sawyer Johnson INC in Osceola, WI. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 11, 1979. The registration certificate was issued on March 5, 1992. The registration is set to expire on December 31, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming AEIO-360 SER engine producing 180 horsepower, N50271 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A644C5 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N50271 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 45.3141, -92.7198 on June 20, 2026. The FAA registry record for N50271 was last updated on September 22, 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 N50271. 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
October 11, 1979
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 5, 1992

Registered Owner

Name
SAWYER JOHNSON INC
Address
PO BOX 282
City
OSCEOLA
State / Zip Code
Wisconsin54020-0282
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)
51442305
Mode S Code (Hex)
A644C5

Additional Details

Registration
N50271
Serial Number
572-79
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
December 31, 2029
Last Action Date
September 22, 2023
Last Update Date
September 22, 2023
Unique ID
00361005

Last Known Position

Date
June 29, 2026 (UTC 16:12:36)
Airport
Latitude
45.315811
Longitude
-92.671116

Data Source

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

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