N79AC - American Champion Aircraft 8KCAB Aircraft Registration

BL8

AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT 8KCAB

Aircraft Description

N79AC is a American Champion Aircraft 8KCAB, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Ten G LLC in Waddell, AZ. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 14, 1993. The registration certificate was issued on October 24, 2023. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2030. Powered by a Lycoming AEIO-360 SER engine producing 180 horsepower, N79AC is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AAB5AF (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N79AC was last tracked by AviatorDB near Glendale Municipal Airport (KGEU) on May 23, 2026. The FAA registry record for N79AC was last updated on October 24, 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 N79AC. 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
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
May 14, 1993
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
October 24, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
TEN G LLC
Address
PO BOX 33
City
WADDELL
State / Zip Code
Arizona85355-0033
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)
52532657
Mode S Code (Hex)
AAB5AF

Additional Details

Registration
N79AC
Serial Number
708-93
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
1
Expiration Date
October 31, 2030
Last Action Date
October 24, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00124392

Last Known Position

Date
June 28, 2026 (UTC 14:01:15)
Airport
Latitude
33.533512
Longitude
-112.294391

Data Source

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

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