N96WW - 2001 American Champion Aircraft 8KCAB Aircraft Registration

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2001 American Champion Aircraft 8KCAB

Aircraft Description

N96WW is a 2001 American Champion Aircraft 8KCAB, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Dragging Tails LLC in Madison, MS. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 26, 2001. The registration certificate was issued on September 28, 2016. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming AEIO-360 SER engine producing 180 horsepower, N96WW is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AD5BD6 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N96WW was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 32.3977, -90.2516 on April 17, 2026. The FAA registry record for N96WW was last updated on September 2, 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 N96WW. 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
2001
Manufacturer
American Champion Aircraft
Model
8KCAB
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
CH7B7GCBC Citabria High Country Explorer
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
September 26, 2001
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 28, 2016

Registered Owner

Name
DRAGGING TAILS LLC
Address
143 COUNTRYSIDE CV
City
MADISON
State / Zip Code
Mississippi39110-4301
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)
53255726
Mode S Code (Hex)
AD5BD6

Additional Details

Registration
N96WW
Serial Number
888-2001
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
1
Expiration Date
September 30, 2029
Last Action Date
September 2, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00154084

Last Known Position

Date
July 18, 2026 (UTC 13:59:13)
Airport
Latitude
32.314362
Longitude
-90.219232

Data Source

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

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