N88278 - 1974 Bellanca 8KCAB Aircraft Registration

N88278 is a 1974 Bellanca 8KCAB, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Crosswell Joe D in Springtown, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 18, 2004. The registration certificate was issued on April 20, 2011. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2030. Powered by a Lycoming IO-320 SERIES engine producing 150 horsepower, N88278 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AC28B1 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N88278 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 32.9746, -97.6297 on May 23, 2026. The FAA registry record for N88278 was last updated on October 20, 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 N88278. 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.