N7697S - 1976 Bellanca 8GCBC Aircraft Registration

1976 BELLANCA 8GCBC

Aircraft Description

N7697S is a 1976 Bellanca 8GCBC, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Kenley Fredrick Charles in Palmer, AK. The registration certificate was issued on February 12, 2021. The registration is set to expire on February 29, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming O&VO-360 SER engine producing 180 horsepower, N7697S is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AA6655 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N7697S was last updated on April 21, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

Bell, a Textron company headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, is a leading manufacturer of rotorcraft. From the iconic Bell 206 JetRanger to the Bell 505 and 525, Bell helicopters serve civil, military, and commercial helicopter markets worldwide. AviatorDB tracks 2,990 Bellanca aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the 8GCBC model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N7697S. 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
1976
Manufacturer
BELLANCA
Model
8GCBC
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
Cruise Speed
101 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 12, 2021

Registered Owner

Name
KENLEY FREDRICK CHARLES
Address
5200 N PALMER-FISHHOOK RD
City
PALMER
State / Zip Code
Alaska99645
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
O&VO-360 SER
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52463125
Mode S Code (Hex)
AA6655

Additional Details

Registration
N7697S
Serial Number
226-76
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
3
Expiration Date
February 29, 2028
Last Action Date
April 21, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00296288

Data Source

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

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