N5503A - 1978 Bellanca 8KCAB Aircraft Registration

BL8

1978 Bellanca 8KCAB

Aircraft Description

N5503A is a 1978 Bellanca 8KCAB, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Key Dallas T in Hoover, AL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 10, 1978. The registration certificate was issued on March 20, 2015. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming AEIO-320 SER engine producing 160 horsepower, N5503A is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A7022D (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N5503A was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 32.4123, -85.9549 on April 16, 2026. The FAA registry record for N5503A was last updated on April 28, 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 N5503A. 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
August 10, 1978
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 20, 2015

Registered Owner

Name
KEY DALLAS T
Address
1993 LAKEMONT DR
City
HOOVER
State / Zip Code
Alabama35244-6733
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
AEIO-320 SER
Horsepower
160 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51601055
Mode S Code (Hex)
A7022D

Additional Details

Registration
N5503A
Serial Number
411-78
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
March 31, 2028
Last Action Date
April 28, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00393385

Last Known Position

Date
June 27, 2026 (UTC 20:25:54)
Airport
Latitude
33.321762
Longitude
-86.896527

Data Source

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

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