N727MR - 1979 Bellanca 8KCAB Aircraft Registration

BL8

1979 BELLANCA 8KCAB

Aircraft Description

N727MR is a 1979 Bellanca 8KCAB, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Unavex INC in Pensacola, FL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 15, 1979. The registration certificate was issued on December 20, 2011. The registration is set to expire on December 31, 2027. Powered by a Lycoming AEIO-360 SER engine producing 180 horsepower, N727MR is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A9BEB0 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N727MR was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 28.1064, -80.6389 on June 21, 2026. The FAA registry record for N727MR was last updated on April 7, 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 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 N727MR. 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
1979
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
March 15, 1979
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
December 20, 2011

Registered Owner

Name
UNAVEX INC
Address
6211 DUNLIETH PL
City
PENSACOLA
State / Zip Code
Florida32504-7885
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)
52337260
Mode S Code (Hex)
A9BEB0

NTSB Accident History (1)

Additional Details

Registration
N727MR
Serial Number
494-79
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
December 31, 2027
Last Action Date
April 7, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00751517

Last Known Position

Date
June 27, 2026 (UTC 15:26:46)
Airport
Latitude
28.105316
Longitude
-80.662889

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC