N655SK - 2001 American Champion Aircraft 8KCAB Aircraft Registration

BL8

2001 AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT 8KCAB

Aircraft Description

N655SK is a 2001 American Champion Aircraft 8KCAB, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Massey Roger L Trustee in Nipomo, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on January 18, 2001. The registration certificate was issued on June 14, 2018. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming AEIO-360 SER engine producing 180 horsepower, N655SK is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A8A0E7 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N655SK was last tracked by AviatorDB near Santa Maria Public Airport Captain G Allan Hancock Field (KSMX) on April 14, 2026. The FAA registry record for N655SK was last updated on July 25, 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 N655SK. 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
2001
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 18, 2001
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 14, 2018

Registered Owner

Name
MASSEY ROGER L TRUSTEE
Address
825 WESTWIND WAY
City
NIPOMO
State / Zip Code
California93444-9537
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)
52120347
Mode S Code (Hex)
A8A0E7

Additional Details

Registration
N655SK
Serial Number
876-2000
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
1
Expiration Date
June 30, 2028
Last Action Date
July 25, 2023
Last Update Date
July 25, 2023
Unique ID
00563685

Last Known Position

Date
July 2, 2026 (UTC 01:53:26)
Airport
Latitude
34.899937
Longitude
-120.45001

Data Source

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

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