N787RH - 1978 Bellanca 8KCAB Aircraft Registration

BL8

1978 Bellanca 8KCAB

Aircraft Description

N787RH is a 1978 Bellanca 8KCAB, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Rushing Christian W in Savannah, GA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 22, 2009. The registration certificate was issued on February 25, 2025. The registration is set to expire on February 29, 2032. Powered by a Lycoming AEIO-360-H1A engine producing 180 horsepower, N787RH is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AAAC06 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N787RH was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 32.3992, -81.8869 on April 26, 2026. The FAA registry record for N787RH was last updated on February 25, 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 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 N787RH. 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
May 22, 2009
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 25, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
RUSHING CHRISTIAN W
Address
34 HANGAR RD
City
SAVANNAH
State / Zip Code
Georgia31408-9047
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
AEIO-360-H1A
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52526006
Mode S Code (Hex)
AAAC06

Additional Details

Registration
N787RH
Serial Number
435-78
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
February 29, 2032
Last Action Date
February 25, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
01031917

Last Known Position

Date
April 26, 2026 (UTC 21:08:52)
Airport
Latitude
32.39924
Longitude
-81.886877

Data Source

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

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