N86RT - 1992 American Champion Aircraft 8KCAB Aircraft Registration

BL8

1992 AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT 8KCAB

Aircraft Description

N86RT is a 1992 American Champion Aircraft 8KCAB, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Inverted Aviation INC in Walnut Cove, NC. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 31, 1992. The registration certificate was issued on March 26, 2003. The registration is set to expire on December 31, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming AEIO-360 SER engine producing 180 horsepower, N86RT is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ABCE07 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N86RT was last tracked by AviatorDB near Smith Reynolds Airport (KINT) on June 4, 2026. The FAA registry record for N86RT was last updated on September 22, 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 N86RT. 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
1992
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
July 31, 1992
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 26, 2003

Registered Owner

Name
INVERTED AVIATION INC
Address
1200 FIDDLERS LN
City
WALNUT COVE
State / Zip Code
North Carolina27052-7223
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
AEIO-360 SER
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52747007
Mode S Code (Hex)
ABCE07

Additional Details

Registration
N86RT
Serial Number
682-92
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
1
Expiration Date
December 31, 2029
Last Action Date
September 22, 2023
Last Update Date
September 22, 2023
Unique ID
00003952

Last Known Position

Date
June 28, 2026 (UTC 15:47:44)
Airport
Latitude
36.232398
Longitude
-80.314383

Data Source

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

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