N9BY - 2004 American Champion Aircraft 8KCAB Aircraft Registration

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2004 American Champion Aircraft 8KCAB

Aircraft Description

N9BY is a 2004 American Champion Aircraft 8KCAB, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Ah C Aviation LLC in Siloam Springs, AR. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 2, 2004. The registration certificate was issued on June 10, 2020. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2027. Powered by a Lycoming AEIO-360 SER engine producing 180 horsepower, N9BY is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AC6AAA (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N9BY was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 35.8148, -95.1232 on June 22, 2026. The FAA registry record for N9BY was last updated on January 22, 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 N9BY. 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
2004
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
July 2, 2004
Classification
Standard Acrobatic Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 10, 2020

Registered Owner

Name
AH C AVIATION LLC
Address
606 CARTER RD
City
SILOAM SPRINGS
State / Zip Code
Arkansas72761-7626
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)
53065252
Mode S Code (Hex)
AC6AAA

Additional Details

Registration
N9BY
Serial Number
960-2004
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
1
Expiration Date
June 30, 2027
Last Action Date
January 22, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00117149

Last Known Position

Date
June 22, 2026 (UTC 23:02:54)
Airport
Latitude
35.814789
Longitude
-95.123234

Data Source

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

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