N5063L - 1979 Bellanca 8KCAB Aircraft Registration

BL8

1979 Bellanca 8KCAB

Aircraft Description

N5063L is a 1979 Bellanca 8KCAB, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Virga Aviation LLC in Virginia Beach, VA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 23, 1979. The registration certificate was issued on November 12, 2023. The registration is set to expire on November 30, 2030. Powered by a Lycoming AEIO-360 SER engine producing 180 horsepower, N5063L is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A65306 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N5063L was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 36.6962, -76.5890 on June 20, 2026. The FAA registry record for N5063L was last updated on November 12, 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 N5063L. 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
October 23, 1979
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
November 12, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
VIRGA AVIATION LLC
Address
1414 FIVE HILL TRL
City
VIRGINIA BEACH
State / Zip Code
Virginia23452-4704
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)
51451406
Mode S Code (Hex)
A65306

Additional Details

Registration
N5063L
Serial Number
581-80
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
November 30, 2030
Last Action Date
November 12, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00431135

Last Known Position

Date
July 26, 2026 (UTC 23:59:43)
Airport
Latitude
36.693032
Longitude
-76.587271

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-08-01 01:32:20 UTC