N842CH - 2007 American Champion Aircraft 8KCAB Aircraft Registration

BL8

2007 AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT 8KCAB

Aircraft Description

N842CH is a 2007 American Champion Aircraft 8KCAB, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Hall Kenneth C in Durham, NC. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 28, 2007. The registration certificate was issued on October 30, 2014. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2027. Powered by a Lycoming AEIO-360-H1B engine producing 180 horsepower, N842CH is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AB8781 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N842CH was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 36.2928, -79.0043 on June 26, 2026. The FAA registry record for N842CH was last updated on March 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 N842CH. 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
2007
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
June 28, 2007
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
October 30, 2014

Registered Owner

Name
HALL KENNETH C
Address
3708 CAMBRIDGE RD
City
DURHAM
State / Zip Code
North Carolina27705-5307
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)
52703601
Mode S Code (Hex)
AB8781

Additional Details

Registration
N842CH
Serial Number
1043-2007
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
1
Expiration Date
October 31, 2027
Last Action Date
March 24, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00339219

Last Known Position

Date
July 3, 2026 (UTC 20:54:51)
Airport
Latitude
36.29996
Longitude
-79.025761

Data Source

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

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