N5502A - 1978 Bellanca 8KCAB Aircraft Registration

BL8

1978 Bellanca 8KCAB

Aircraft Description

N5502A is a 1978 Bellanca 8KCAB, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Aero Enterprises LLC in Orange, VA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 27, 1978. The registration certificate was issued on December 2, 2008. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming IO-320 SERIES engine producing 150 horsepower, N5502A is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A7020A (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N5502A was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 38.2412, -78.0642 on June 25, 2026. The FAA registry record for N5502A was last updated on July 7, 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 N5502A. 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
1978
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
June 27, 1978
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
December 2, 2008

Registered Owner

Name
AERO ENTERPRISES LLC
Address
16066 MONTEBELLO RD
City
ORANGE
State / Zip Code
Virginia22960-4644
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)
51601012
Mode S Code (Hex)
A7020A

Additional Details

Registration
N5502A
Serial Number
408-78
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
January 31, 2029
Last Action Date
July 7, 2023
Last Update Date
July 7, 2023
Unique ID
00603405

Last Known Position

Date
July 30, 2026 (UTC 12:35:42)
Airport
Latitude
38.199509
Longitude
-78.181282

Data Source

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

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