N814AC - 1998 American Champion Aircraft 8KCAB Aircraft Registration

BL8

1998 AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT 8KCAB

Aircraft Description

N814AC is a 1998 American Champion Aircraft 8KCAB, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Alpine Aviation INC in Grass Valley, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 27, 1998. The registration certificate was issued on July 4, 2023. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2030. Powered by a Lycoming AEIO-360 SER engine producing 180 horsepower, N814AC is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AB183B (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N814AC was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 39.2234, -120.9828 on June 11, 2026. The FAA registry record for N814AC was last updated on July 4, 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 N814AC. 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
1998
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
August 27, 1998
Classification
Standard Acrobatic Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 4, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
ALPINE AVIATION INC
Address
13310 NEVADA CITY AVE
City
GRASS VALLEY
State / Zip Code
California95945-9091
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)
52614073
Mode S Code (Hex)
AB183B

Additional Details

Registration
N814AC
Serial Number
814-98
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
1
Expiration Date
July 31, 2030
Last Action Date
July 4, 2023
Last Update Date
July 4, 2023
Unique ID
00613626

Last Known Position

Date
July 2, 2026 (UTC 22:17:31)
Airport
Latitude
39.223984
Longitude
-120.992014

Data Source

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

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