N87038 - 1974 Bellanca 8KCAB Aircraft Registration

BL8

1974 Bellanca 8KCAB

Aircraft Description

N87038 is a 1974 Bellanca 8KCAB, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Thompson Christopher S in Senoia, GA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 29, 1974. The registration certificate was issued on April 29, 2022. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming IO-320 SERIES engine producing 150 horsepower, N87038 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ABF938 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N87038 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 33.3028, -84.7608 on April 7, 2026. The FAA registry record for N87038 was last updated on July 28, 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 N87038. 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
May 29, 1974
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 29, 2022

Registered Owner

Name
THOMPSON CHRISTOPHER S
Address
551 SID HUNTER RD
City
SENOIA
State / Zip Code
Georgia30276-2615
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)
52774470
Mode S Code (Hex)
ABF938

Additional Details

Registration
N87038
Serial Number
149-74
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
April 30, 2029
Last Action Date
July 28, 2023
Last Update Date
July 28, 2023
Unique ID
00042331

Last Known Position

Date
April 7, 2026 (UTC 13:59:59)
Airport
Latitude
33.302765
Longitude
-84.76084

Data Source

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

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