N796TM - 1996 American Champion Aircraft 8KCAB Aircraft Registration

BL8

1996 AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT 8KCAB

Aircraft Description

N796TM is a 1996 American Champion Aircraft 8KCAB, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Black John E in Cocoa Beach, FL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 4, 1996. The registration certificate was issued on April 30, 2002. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2030. Powered by a Lycoming AEIO-360 SER engine producing 180 horsepower, N796TM is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AAD004 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N796TM was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 28.3449, -80.6958 on April 4, 2026. The FAA registry record for N796TM was last updated on September 30, 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 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 N796TM. 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
1996
Manufacturer
AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT
Model
8KCAB
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
BL88 Scout
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
September 4, 1996
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 30, 2002

Registered Owner

Name
BLACK JOHN E
Address
404 S BANANA RIVER BLVD
City
COCOA BEACH
State / Zip Code
Florida32931-3321
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)
52550004
Mode S Code (Hex)
AAD004

Additional Details

Registration
N796TM
Serial Number
779-96
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
1
Expiration Date
January 31, 2030
Last Action Date
September 30, 2023
Last Update Date
September 30, 2023
Unique ID
00255971

Last Known Position

Date
April 4, 2026 (UTC 21:36:42)
Airport
Latitude
28.344913
Longitude
-80.695819

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-07-01 01:32:20 UTC