N86630 - 1974 Bellanca 8KCAB Aircraft Registration

BL8

1974 Bellanca 8KCAB

Aircraft Description

N86630 is a 1974 Bellanca 8KCAB, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Pressley Aviation LLC in New London, NC. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on January 4, 1974. The registration certificate was issued on March 23, 2020. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2030. Powered by a Lycoming IO-320 SERIES engine producing 150 horsepower, N86630 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ABE7FB (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N86630 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 35.4155, -80.1299 on June 5, 2026. The FAA registry record for N86630 was last updated on October 13, 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 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 N86630. 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
1974
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
January 4, 1974
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 23, 2020

Registered Owner

Name
PRESSLEY AVIATION LLC
Address
38512 AVIATION DR
City
NEW LONDON
State / Zip Code
North Carolina28127-6652
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)
52763773
Mode S Code (Hex)
ABE7FB

Additional Details

Registration
N86630
Serial Number
140-74
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
March 31, 2030
Last Action Date
October 13, 2023
Last Update Date
October 13, 2023
Unique ID
00132381

Last Known Position

Date
July 27, 2026 (UTC 17:28:53)
Airport
Latitude
35.36673
Longitude
-80.062523

Data Source

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

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