N5032F - 1978 Bellanca 8KCAB Aircraft Registration

BL8

1978 BELLANCA 8KCAB

Aircraft Description

N5032F is a 1978 Bellanca 8KCAB, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Musgrave John Robert in Morris, IL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 30, 1978. The registration certificate was issued on September 12, 2018. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming AEIO-320 SER engine producing 160 horsepower, N5032F is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A647B9 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N5032F was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 41.4322, -88.4688 on April 20, 2026. The FAA registry record for N5032F 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 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 N5032F. 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
1978
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
November 30, 1978
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 12, 2018

Registered Owner

Name
MUSGRAVE JOHN ROBERT
Address
604 WALLACE AVE
City
MORRIS
State / Zip Code
Illinois60450-1333
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
AEIO-320 SER
Horsepower
160 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51443671
Mode S Code (Hex)
A647B9

Additional Details

Registration
N5032F
Serial Number
462-79
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
September 30, 2028
Last Action Date
June 10, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00461025

Last Known Position

Date
April 20, 2026 (UTC 16:52:57)
Airport
Latitude
41.432236
Longitude
-88.468781

Data Source

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

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