N53975 - 1976 Bellanca 8KCAB Aircraft Registration

BL8

1976 Bellanca 8KCAB

Aircraft Description

N53975 is a 1976 Bellanca 8KCAB, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Cox Kelsi J in Williamsburg, IA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on February 25, 1976. The registration certificate was issued on April 2, 2021. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming IO-320 SERIES engine producing 150 horsepower, N53975 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A6D547 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N53975 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 41.6006, -92.0534 on June 20, 2026. The FAA registry record for N53975 was last updated on May 5, 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 N53975. 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
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
February 25, 1976
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 2, 2021

Registered Owner

Name
COX KELSI J
Address
2363 M AVE
City
WILLIAMSBURG
State / Zip Code
Iowa52361-8586
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
IO-320 SERIES
Horsepower
150 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51552507
Mode S Code (Hex)
A6D547

Additional Details

Registration
N53975
Serial Number
238-76
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
April 30, 2028
Last Action Date
May 5, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00192995

Last Known Position

Date
July 3, 2026 (UTC 12:02:21)
Airport
Latitude
41.614582
Longitude
-92.058723

Data Source

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

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