N86986 - 1974 Bellanca 8GCBC Aircraft Registration

1974 BELLANCA 8GCBC

Aircraft Description

N86986 is a 1974 Bellanca 8GCBC, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Nelson Michael R in Philip, SD. This aircraft holds a restricted airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 6, 1974. The registration certificate was issued on July 31, 2023. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2030. Powered by a Lycoming O&VO-360 SER engine producing 180 horsepower, N86986 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ABF3D5 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N86986 was last updated on July 31, 2023. 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 N86986. 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
Cruise Speed
101 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
June 6, 1974
Classification
Restricted 1 Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 31, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
NELSON MICHAEL R
Address
23152 11 MILE RD
City
PHILIP
State / Zip Code
South Dakota57567-3259
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)
52771725
Mode S Code (Hex)
ABF3D5

Additional Details

Registration
N86986
Serial Number
45-74
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
3
Expiration Date
July 31, 2030
Last Action Date
July 31, 2023
Last Update Date
July 31, 2023
Unique ID
00642301

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC