N569TS - 1993 American Champion Aircraft 8KCAB Aircraft Registration

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1993 American Champion Aircraft 8KCAB

Aircraft Description

N569TS is a 1993 American Champion Aircraft 8KCAB, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Big South Fork Aero INC in Huntsville, TN. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 5, 1993. The registration certificate was issued on December 14, 2023. The registration is set to expire on December 31, 2030. Powered by a Lycoming AEIO-360 SER engine producing 180 horsepower, N569TS is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A74A13 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N569TS was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 36.1688, -84.4240 on June 24, 2026. The FAA registry record for N569TS was last updated on November 14, 2024. 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 N569TS. 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
1993
Manufacturer
American Champion Aircraft
Model
8KCAB
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
CH7B7GCBC Citabria High Country Explorer
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
November 5, 1993
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
December 14, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
BIG SOUTH FORK AERO INC
Address
258 WOODLAND PL
City
HUNTSVILLE
State / Zip Code
Tennessee37756-3809
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
AEIO-360 SER
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51645023
Mode S Code (Hex)
A74A13

Additional Details

Registration
N569TS
Serial Number
722-93
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
1
Expiration Date
December 31, 2030
Last Action Date
November 14, 2024
Last Update Date
November 14, 2024
Unique ID
00325072

Last Known Position

Date
June 24, 2026 (UTC 14:16:52)
Airport
Latitude
36.168808
Longitude
-84.423971

Data Source

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

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