N556RW - 2010 American Champion Aircraft 8KCAB Aircraft Registration

BL8

2010 AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT 8KCAB

Aircraft Description

N556RW is a 2010 American Champion Aircraft 8KCAB, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Ehrlich Randall V in Greenwich, CT. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on January 25, 2010. The registration certificate was issued on November 29, 2012. The registration is set to expire on November 30, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming AEIO-360-H1B engine producing 180 horsepower, N556RW is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A71741 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N556RW was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 41.0799, -73.7167 on May 16, 2026. The FAA registry record for N556RW was last updated on June 23, 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 1,087 American Champion Aircraft 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 N556RW. 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
2010
Manufacturer
AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT
Model
8KCAB
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
BL88 Scout
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
January 25, 2010
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
November 29, 2012

Registered Owner

Name
EHRLICH RANDALL V
Address
21 CHIEFTANS RD
City
GREENWICH
State / Zip Code
Connecticut06831-3260
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
AEIO-360-H1B
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51613501
Mode S Code (Hex)
A71741

Additional Details

Registration
N556RW
Serial Number
1093-2010
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
1
Expiration Date
November 30, 2028
Last Action Date
June 23, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
01047245

Last Known Position

Date
May 16, 2026 (UTC 18:46:27)
Airport
Latitude
41.079929
Longitude
-73.716701

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-07-01 01:32:20 UTC