N5043G - Bellanca 8KCAB Aircraft Registration

BL8

BELLANCA 8KCAB

Aircraft Description

N5043G is a Bellanca 8KCAB, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Laurie Douglas B in Ramona, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 5, 1979. The registration certificate was issued on May 20, 2025. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2032. The aircraft is configured with 2 seats. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A64B94 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N5043G was last tracked by AviatorDB near Ramona Airport (KRNM) on June 24, 2026. The FAA registry record for N5043G was last updated on May 20, 2025. 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 N5043G. 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
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
April 5, 1979
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 20, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
LAURIE DOUGLAS B
Address
1948 OLIVE ST
City
RAMONA
State / Zip Code
California92065-1744
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Mode S Code (Oct)
51445624
Mode S Code (Hex)
A64B94

Additional Details

Registration
N5043G
Serial Number
503-79
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
May 31, 2032
Last Action Date
May 20, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00411085

Last Known Position

Date
June 24, 2026 (UTC 00:13:19)
Airport
Latitude
33.038554
Longitude
-116.910716

Data Source

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

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