N50571 - 1979 Bellanca 8KCAB Aircraft Registration

BL8

1979 BELLANCA 8KCAB

Aircraft Description

N50571 is a 1979 Bellanca 8KCAB, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Cape Cod Aviators in E Falmouth, MA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 31, 1979. The registration certificate was issued on February 28, 2025. The registration is set to expire on February 29, 2032. Powered by a Lycoming AEIO-360 SER engine producing 180 horsepower, N50571 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A64FEA (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N50571 was last tracked by AviatorDB near Taunton Municipal King Field (KTAN) on June 25, 2026. The FAA registry record for N50571 was last updated on February 28, 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 N50571. 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
February 28, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
CAPE COD AVIATORS
Address
6 QUIMBY LN
City
E FALMOUTH
State / Zip Code
Massachusetts02536-8512
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)
51447752
Mode S Code (Hex)
A64FEA

Additional Details

Registration
N50571
Serial Number
548-79
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
February 29, 2032
Last Action Date
February 28, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00881125

Last Known Position

Date
June 30, 2026 (UTC 22:27:44)
Airport
Latitude
41.492615
Longitude
-70.467331

Data Source

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

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