N86985 - 1974 Bellanca 8GCBC Aircraft Registration

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1974 BELLANCA 8GCBC

Aircraft Description

N86985 is a 1974 Bellanca 8GCBC, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Thomas Lucas G in Beebe, AR. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 7, 1974. The registration certificate was issued on August 4, 2024. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2031. Powered by a Lycoming O&VO-360 SER engine producing 180 horsepower, N86985 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ABF3D4 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N86985 was last updated on August 4, 2024. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

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AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N86985. 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
8GCBC
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
BL88 Scout
Cruise Speed
101 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
June 7, 1974
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 4, 2024

Registered Owner

Name
THOMAS LUCAS G
Address
1550 HIGHWAY 31 N
City
BEEBE
State / Zip Code
Arkansas72012-9788
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
O&VO-360 SER
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52771724
Mode S Code (Hex)
ABF3D4

Additional Details

Registration
N86985
Serial Number
44-74
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
3
Expiration Date
August 31, 2031
Last Action Date
August 4, 2024
Last Update Date
August 4, 2024
Unique ID
00652301

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-04-01 01:32:20 UTC