N8PM - 1975 Bellanca 8KCAB Aircraft Registration

BL8

1975 BELLANCA 8KCAB

Aircraft Description

N8PM is a 1975 Bellanca 8KCAB, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Christmas Michael G in Long Beach, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 20, 1975. The registration certificate was issued on March 17, 2011. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2030. Powered by a Lycoming IO-320 SERIES engine producing 150 horsepower, N8PM is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AADE7C (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N8PM was last tracked by AviatorDB near Long Beach International Airport (KLGB) on June 26, 2026. The FAA registry record for N8PM was last updated on October 13, 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 N8PM. 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
1975
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
June 20, 1975
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 17, 2011

Registered Owner

Name
CHRISTMAS MICHAEL G
Address
2015 N STUDEBAKER RD
City
LONG BEACH
State / Zip Code
California90815-3540
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)
52557174
Mode S Code (Hex)
AADE7C

Additional Details

Registration
N8PM
Serial Number
192-75
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
March 31, 2030
Last Action Date
October 13, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00360732

Last Known Position

Date
July 1, 2026 (UTC 23:10:38)
Airport
Latitude
33.812759
Longitude
-118.161799

Data Source

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

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