N53954 - 1976 Bellanca 8GCBC Aircraft Registration

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1976 BELLANCA 8GCBC

Aircraft Description

N53954 is a 1976 Bellanca 8GCBC, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Markey Jim F in Pocahontas, IL. The registration certificate was issued on November 5, 2014. The registration is set to expire on November 30, 2027. Powered by a Lycoming O&VO-360 SER engine producing 180 horsepower, N53954 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A6D500 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N53954 was last updated on April 1, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

Bell, a Textron company headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, is a leading manufacturer of rotorcraft. From the iconic Bell 206 JetRanger to the Bell 505 and 525, Bell helicopters serve civil, military, and commercial helicopter markets worldwide. AviatorDB tracks 2,990 Bellanca aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the 8GCBC model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N53954. 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
1976
Manufacturer
BELLANCA
Model
8GCBC
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
BL88 Scout
Cruise Speed
101 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
November 5, 2014

Registered Owner

Name
MARKEY JIM F
Address
801 W STATE ST
City
POCAHONTAS
State / Zip Code
Illinois62275-3004
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
O&VO-360 SER
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51552400
Mode S Code (Hex)
A6D500

Additional Details

Registration
N53954
Serial Number
197-76
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
3
Expiration Date
November 30, 2027
Last Action Date
April 1, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00082995

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-04-01 01:32:20 UTC