N696SP - 1997 American Champion Aircraft 8KCAB Aircraft Registration

BL8

1997 AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT 8KCAB

Aircraft Description

N696SP is a 1997 American Champion Aircraft 8KCAB, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Mj Paws LLC in Wilmington, DE. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on January 15, 2011. The registration certificate was issued on March 31, 2025. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2032. Powered by a Lycoming IO-360 SERIES engine producing 200 horsepower, N696SP is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A9429E (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N696SP was last tracked by AviatorDB near Camarillo International Airport (KCMA) on June 23, 2026. The FAA registry record for N696SP was last updated on March 31, 2025. 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 N696SP. 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
1997
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 15, 2011
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 31, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
MJ PAWS LLC
Address
251 LITTLE FALLS DR
City
WILMINGTON
State / Zip Code
Delaware19808-1674
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
IO-360 SERIES
Horsepower
200 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52241236
Mode S Code (Hex)
A9429E

Additional Details

Registration
N696SP
Serial Number
791-97
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
1
Expiration Date
March 31, 2032
Last Action Date
March 31, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
01055045

Last Known Position

Date
June 23, 2026 (UTC 02:46:37)
Airport
Latitude
34.213614
Longitude
-119.074173

Data Source

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

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