N829LT - 2008 American Champion Aircraft 8KCAB Aircraft Registration

BL8

2008 AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT 8KCAB

Aircraft Description

N829LT is a 2008 American Champion Aircraft 8KCAB, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Thompson Timothy G in Kenosha, WI. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 28, 2008. The registration certificate was issued on June 27, 2011. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2027. Powered by a Lycoming AEIO-360-H1B engine producing 180 horsepower, N829LT is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AB5356 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N829LT was last tracked by AviatorDB near Kenosha Regional Airport (KENW) on May 8, 2026. The FAA registry record for N829LT 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 N829LT. 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
2008
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
October 28, 2008
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 27, 2011

Registered Owner

Name
THOMPSON TIMOTHY G
Address
5923 6TH PL
City
KENOSHA
State / Zip Code
Wisconsin53144-7216
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
AEIO-360-H1B
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52651526
Mode S Code (Hex)
AB5356

Additional Details

Registration
N829LT
Serial Number
1078-2008
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
1
Expiration Date
June 30, 2027
Last Action Date
January 22, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
01013192

Last Known Position

Date
May 8, 2026 (UTC 00:32:59)
Airport
Latitude
42.617456
Longitude
-87.946195

Data Source

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

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