N87WA - American Champion Aircraft 8KCAB Aircraft Registration

BL8

AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT 8KCAB

Aircraft Description

N87WA is a American Champion Aircraft 8KCAB, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Mann Ronald L in Pound Ridge, NY. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 31, 1995. The registration certificate was issued on January 27, 1998. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming AEIO-360 SER engine producing 180 horsepower, N87WA is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ABF5F2 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N87WA was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 41.3459, -73.4559 on June 21, 2026. The FAA registry record for N87WA 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 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 N87WA. 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
0
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
August 31, 1995
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 27, 1998

Registered Owner

Name
MANN RONALD L
Address
73 FANCHER RD
City
POUND RIDGE
State / Zip Code
New York10576-1719
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)
52772762
Mode S Code (Hex)
ABF5F2

Additional Details

Registration
N87WA
Serial Number
754-95
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
1
Expiration Date
April 30, 2029
Last Action Date
July 28, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00465582

Last Known Position

Date
July 3, 2026 (UTC 22:04:55)
Airport
Latitude
41.402344
Longitude
-73.185362

Data Source

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

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