N5061N - 1979 Bellanca 8KCAB Aircraft Registration

BL8

1979 BELLANCA 8KCAB

Aircraft Description

N5061N is a 1979 Bellanca 8KCAB, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Groth Matthew C in Arlington, WA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 6, 1979. The registration certificate was issued on July 22, 2013. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming AEIO-320-E1B engine producing 150 horsepower, N5061N is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A652C2 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N5061N was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 48.1528, -122.1561 on May 28, 2026. The FAA registry record for N5061N was last updated on August 18, 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 N5061N. 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
September 6, 1979
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 22, 2013

Registered Owner

Name
GROTH MATTHEW C
Address
8323 176TH ST NE
City
ARLINGTON
State / Zip Code
Washington98223-4048
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
AEIO-320-E1B
Horsepower
150 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51451302
Mode S Code (Hex)
A652C2

Additional Details

Registration
N5061N
Serial Number
562-79
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
July 31, 2029
Last Action Date
August 18, 2023
Last Update Date
August 18, 2023
Unique ID
00321155

Last Known Position

Date
May 28, 2026 (UTC 19:14:14)
Airport
Latitude
48.152797
Longitude
-122.156137

Data Source

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

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