N5054K - 1979 Bellanca 8KCAB Aircraft Registration

BL8

1979 BELLANCA 8KCAB

Aircraft Description

N5054K is a 1979 Bellanca 8KCAB, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Obe Aviation LLC in Doylestown, PA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 27, 1979. The registration certificate was issued on June 13, 2023. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2030. Powered by a Lycoming AEIO-360 SER engine producing 180 horsepower, N5054K is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A64F71 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N5054K was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 40.3393, -75.1160 on June 22, 2026. The FAA registry record for N5054K was last updated on June 13, 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 N5054K. 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
June 27, 1979
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 13, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
OBE AVIATION LLC
Address
2273 TURK RD
City
DOYLESTOWN
State / Zip Code
Pennsylvania18901-2964
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)
51447561
Mode S Code (Hex)
A64F71

Additional Details

Registration
N5054K
Serial Number
534-79
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
June 30, 2030
Last Action Date
June 13, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00711115

Last Known Position

Date
June 22, 2026 (UTC 20:05:17)
Airport
Latitude
40.339283
Longitude
-75.116022

Data Source

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

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