N797AC - 1997 American Champion Aircraft 8KCAB Aircraft Registration

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1997 American Champion Aircraft 8KCAB

Aircraft Description

N797AC is a 1997 American Champion Aircraft 8KCAB, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Woods Gregory W in Englewood, FL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 24, 1997. The registration certificate was issued on April 3, 2017. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2027. Powered by a Lycoming AEIO-360 SER engine producing 180 horsepower, N797AC is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AAD209 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N797AC was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 27.0095, -82.4264 on June 8, 2026. The FAA registry record for N797AC was last updated on January 22, 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 N797AC. 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
1997
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
July 24, 1997
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 3, 2017

Registered Owner

Name
WOODS GREGORY W
Address
618 PINENEEDLE LN
City
ENGLEWOOD
State / Zip Code
Florida34223-1989
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)
52551011
Mode S Code (Hex)
AAD209

Additional Details

Registration
N797AC
Serial Number
797-97
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
1
Expiration Date
April 30, 2027
Last Action Date
January 22, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00386551

Last Known Position

Date
June 8, 2026 (UTC 16:43:01)
Airport
Latitude
27.009521
Longitude
-82.426378

Data Source

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

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