N719MW - 1978 Bellanca 8KCAB Aircraft Registration

BL8

1978 Bellanca 8KCAB

Aircraft Description

N719MW is a 1978 Bellanca 8KCAB, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Mel Williams Aviation LLC in Fairburn, GA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 5, 1978. The registration certificate was issued on October 5, 2024. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2031. Powered by a Lycoming AEIO-360 SER engine producing 180 horsepower, N719MW is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A99EA4 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N719MW was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 33.3769, -84.3464 on May 13, 2026. The FAA registry record for N719MW was last updated on October 5, 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 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 N719MW. 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
June 5, 1978
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
October 5, 2024

Registered Owner

Name
MEL WILLIAMS AVIATION LLC
Address
5485 RADFORD LOOP
City
FAIRBURN
State / Zip Code
Georgia30213-5519
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)
52317244
Mode S Code (Hex)
A99EA4

Additional Details

Registration
N719MW
Serial Number
399-78
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
October 31, 2031
Last Action Date
October 5, 2024
Last Update Date
October 5, 2024
Unique ID
00743545

Last Known Position

Date
July 29, 2026 (UTC 15:15:53)
Airport
Latitude
33.396149
Longitude
-84.320673

Data Source

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

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