N5055P - 1979 Bellanca 8KCAB Aircraft Registration

BL8

1979 BELLANCA 8KCAB

Aircraft Description

N5055P is a 1979 Bellanca 8KCAB, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Electronic Research Co in San Diego, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 31, 1979. The registration certificate was issued on September 5, 2003. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming AEIO-360 SER engine producing 180 horsepower, N5055P is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A64F98 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N5055P was last tracked by AviatorDB near Ramona Airport (KRNM) on May 24, 2026. The FAA registry record for N5055P was last updated on June 16, 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 N5055P. 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 31, 1979
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 5, 2003

Registered Owner

Name
ELECTRONIC RESEARCH CO
Address
9528 MIRAMAR RD UNIT 174
City
SAN DIEGO
State / Zip Code
California92126-4533
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)
51447630
Mode S Code (Hex)
A64F98

Additional Details

Registration
N5055P
Serial Number
541-79
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
October 31, 2028
Last Action Date
June 16, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00491105

Last Known Position

Date
May 24, 2026 (UTC 00:19:00)
Airport
Latitude
33.038659
Longitude
-116.911739

Data Source

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

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