N795AC - 1999 American Champion Aircraft 8KCAB Aircraft Registration

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1999 American Champion Aircraft 8KCAB

Aircraft Description

N795AC is a 1999 American Champion Aircraft 8KCAB, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Zorba Chad in Grapevine, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 21, 1999. The registration certificate was issued on May 7, 2024. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2031. Powered by a Lycoming AEIO-360 SER engine producing 180 horsepower, N795AC is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AACA9B (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N795AC was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 32.6262, -95.8767 on June 2, 2026. The FAA registry record for N795AC was last updated on May 7, 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 1,087 American Champion Aircraft 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 N795AC. 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
1999
Manufacturer
American Champion Aircraft
Model
8KCAB
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
CH7B7GCBC Citabria High Country Explorer
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
May 21, 1999
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 7, 2024

Registered Owner

Name
ZORBA CHAD
Address
PO BOX 163
City
GRAPEVINE
State / Zip Code
Texas76099-0163
Country
United States

Operator / Airline

Operator
Blue Sky Aviation
ICAO Code
BSM

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
AEIO-360 SER
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52545233
Mode S Code (Hex)
AACA9B

Additional Details

Registration
N795AC
Serial Number
833-99
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
1
Expiration Date
May 31, 2031
Last Action Date
May 7, 2024
Last Update Date
May 7, 2024
Unique ID
00425662

Last Known Position

Date
June 2, 2026 (UTC 13:05:30)
Airport
Latitude
32.626229
Longitude
-95.876677

Data Source

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

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