N86607 - 1973 Bellanca 8KCAB Aircraft Registration

BL8

1973 Bellanca 8KCAB

Aircraft Description

N86607 is a 1973 Bellanca 8KCAB, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Yellow Decathlon LLC in Algonquin, IL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 21, 1973. The registration certificate was issued on September 17, 2024. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2031. Powered by a Lycoming IO-320 SERIES engine producing 150 horsepower, N86607 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ABE799 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N86607 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 42.1506, -88.4146 on June 23, 2026. The FAA registry record for N86607 was last updated on September 17, 2024. 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 2,989 Bellanca 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 N86607. 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
1973
Manufacturer
Bellanca
Model
8KCAB
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
BL88 Scout
Cruise Speed
101 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
December 21, 1973
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 17, 2024

Registered Owner

Name
YELLOW DECATHLON LLC
Address
3 QUEENSBURY CT
City
ALGONQUIN
State / Zip Code
Illinois60102-6512
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
IO-320 SERIES
Horsepower
150 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52763631
Mode S Code (Hex)
ABE799

Additional Details

Registration
N86607
Serial Number
138-74
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
September 30, 2031
Last Action Date
September 17, 2024
Last Update Date
September 17, 2024
Unique ID
00592421

Last Known Position

Date
July 14, 2026 (UTC 15:08:23)
Airport
Latitude
42.13578
Longitude
-88.392866

Data Source

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

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