N88467 - 1974 Bellanca 8KCAB Aircraft Registration

BL8

1974 Bellanca 8KCAB

Aircraft Description

N88467 is a 1974 Bellanca 8KCAB, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Hiemenz Thomas S in Westfield, IN. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 31, 1974. The registration certificate was issued on September 10, 2025. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2032. Powered by a Lycoming IO-320 SERIES engine producing 150 horsepower, N88467 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AC2FFB (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N88467 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 40.0133, -86.3979 on June 20, 2026. The FAA registry record for N88467 was last updated on September 10, 2025. 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 N88467. 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
October 31, 1974
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 28, 2026

Registered Owner

Name
ATWOOD CHRISTOPHER M
Address
2912 AVEBURY WAY
City
BROWNSBURG
State / Zip Code
Indiana46112-7333
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)
53027773
Mode S Code (Hex)
AC2FFB

Additional Details

Registration
N88467
Serial Number
163-75
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
June 30, 2033
Last Action Date
June 28, 2026
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00991891

Last Known Position

Date
July 24, 2026 (UTC 15:57:51)
Airport
Latitude
39.941773
Longitude
-86.831006

Data Source

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

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