N77XL - 1974 Novotny Bensen B-8M Aircraft Registration

1974 NOVOTNY BENSEN B-8M

Aircraft Description

N77XL is a 1974 Novotny BENSEN B-8M, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Mcguinn James J in Hinckley, MN. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 30, 1978. The registration certificate was issued on November 29, 2016. The registration is set to expire on November 30, 2029. Powered by a Volkswagen CONVERSION engine producing 36 horsepower, N77XL is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AA68C6 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N77XL was last updated on September 15, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

Novotny is an aircraft manufacturer with aircraft registered in the FAA database tracked by AviatorDB. AviatorDB tracks 1 Novotny aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the BENSEN B-8M model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N77XL. 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
1974
Manufacturer
NOVOTNY
Model
BENSEN B-8M
Type Aircraft
Rotorcraft
Cruise Speed
45 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
March 30, 1978
Classification
Experimental 2 Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
November 29, 2016

Registered Owner

Name
MCGUINN JAMES J
Address
OLD GOVERNMENT ROAD
32902 COUNTY ROAD #15
City
HINCKLEY
State / Zip Code
Minnesota55037
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
VOLKSWAGEN
Engine Model
CONVERSION
Horsepower
36 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52464306
Mode S Code (Hex)
AA68C6

Additional Details

Registration
N77XL
Serial Number
1212
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
1
Expiration Date
November 30, 2029
Last Action Date
September 15, 2023
Last Update Date
September 15, 2023
Unique ID
00573457

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-04-01 01:32:20 UTC