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N1177E1977 Bellanca 8KCAB

DeregisteredUnclaimedSource: FAA, updated Oct 20, 2026

This N-number isn't registered right now. Below is its last known registration, canceled Mar 4, 2023.

Safety record in brief:1 NTSB accident (substantial damage, Aug 1986)6 ADs may apply1 service difficulty report

Registration
Deregistered
Last based in
Houston, TX
owner city / state
Owners
1
since 2019
NTSB events
1
substantial, 1986
ADs may apply
6
confirm with A&P
Service reports
1
since 1995

Registration

FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 20, 2026
Last registered owner
Individual owner
City, state
Houston, TX
Certificate issued
Nov 22, 2019
Canceled
Mar 4, 2023
Airworthiness
Standard · Normal
Airworthiness date
Jul 8, 1977

We never show street addresses, even though they appear in the public FAA file. Individual owners are shown by city and state only.

Airframe & engine

FAA Registry + type data

Airframe

Manufacturer
Bellanca
Model
8KCAB
Year
1977
Serial number
315-77
Aircraft type
Fixed wing single engine
Category
Land
Certification
Type Certificated
Seats
2
Engines
1
Max takeoff weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Mode S code
A04986

Engine

Make and model
Lycoming Aeio-360 Ser
Type
Reciprocating
Power
180 hp

Total time and engine hours aren't public. They appear here once the owner adds logbooks.

Ownership history

Ownership history from FAA records
  1. 2019 – 2023Individual ownerHouston, TX
  2. 1948 – 1955Individual ownerWashington, MI · different airframe: Aeronca 7ac S/N 7ac-4734

Individual owners are shown by city and state only.

Safety record

NTSB · Oct 15, 2026 · FAA ADs · Oct 20, 2026 · SDRs · Oct 16, 2026

NTSB events (1)

Accident · substantial damage

Aug 29, 1986 · Susitna River, AK

THE PILOT WAS DEMONSTRATING INVERTED FLIGHT TO THE STUDENT PILOT AND AFTER ONE MINUTE OF FLIGHT IN THAT ATTITUDE THE ENGINE BEGAN TO RUN ROUGH AND THEN FINALLY FAILED. THE PILOT PERFORMED A FORCED LANDING AND DURING THE LANDING ROLL THE AIRPLANE NOSED OVER.

Damage
Substantial
Injuries
None
Report
ANC86LA139

From NTSB records; matched by serial number.Read NTSB report (search CAROL for ANC86LA139)

Accident history for this model

ADs published since 1998 that may apply (6)

These match the airframe or engine model. Whether each one applies, and whether it's been complied with, depends on serial numbers, equipment and logbook entries. Applicability must be confirmed by a mechanic against the aircraft's records.

ADSubjectEffectiveApplies to
2018-14-06WingsAug 17, 2018Airframe (8KCAB)Certain serial numbers: 8KCAB 1116-2012–1120-2012; 8KCAB 1122-2012–1170-2017. Only with: Applies to airplanes in the listed serial ranges, or any airplane equipped with P/N 4-2142 exposed balance ailerons.
2009-22-02American Champion Aircraft Corp. Models 7ECA, 7GCAA, 7GCBC, 7KCAB, 8KCAB, and 8GCBC…Dec 3, 2009Airframe (8KCAB)Only with: Manufactured prior to 1989 and equipped with folding rear seat backs.
2006-06-16Lycoming Engines (Formerly Textron Lycoming) AEIO-360, IO-360, O-360, LIO-360, and…Apr 27, 2006Engine (AEIO-360 SER)Only with: Engines manufactured new or rebuilt, overhauled, or that had a crankshaft installed after March 1, 1999.
2005-24-10American Champion Aircraft Corporation Models 7AC, 7ACA, S7AC, 7BCM, 7CCM, S7CCM, 7DC…Jan 17, 2006Airframe (8KCAB)Only with: Models 7ECA, 7GCAA, 7GCBC, 8KCAB, 8GCBC manufactured before August 12, 2005 with less than 250 hours TIS; or any listed model with a flight control cable (or wing retrofit kit cable) purchased from ACAC before August 12, 2005 installed and less than 250 hours TIS since installation.
2005-19-11Lycoming Engines (Formerly Textron Lycoming) AEIO-360, IO-360, O-360, LIO-360, LO-360…Oct 21, 2005Engine (AEIO-360 SER)Only with: Engines rated at 300 HP or lower, manufactured new, rebuilt, or overhauled after March 1, 1999, or that had a crankshaft installed after March 1, 1999.
Show all 6 ADs
ADSubjectEffectiveApplies to
2000-25-02 R1American Champion Aircraft Corporation 7, 8, and 11 Series AirplanesJul 13, 2001Airframe (8KCAB)Only with: Airplanes equipped with wood wing spars; Group 1 vs Group 2 depends on whether the engine has been modified to greater than 90 horsepower.

AI-extracted — verify against original. Matched from each AD's applicability section; ADs replaced by a later AD are left out.

Service Difficulty Reports (1)

Reports of failures and defects that operators and repair stations sent to the FAA since 1995. A report describes one finding; it is not an accident.

  • Equipment and furnishings · support strap · crackedDec 21, 1995

    FACTORY EXCHANGE FORWARD PILOT SEAT PREVIOUSLY INSTALLED 11-03-89 IAW AD 89-18-06, FOUND SEVERELY BENT, STRETCHED, AND CRACKED SUPPORT WEB STRIPS. SUBMITTER STATED WITH HIGH G-LOAD FACTORS, SUGGEST RE-ENGINEERING OF SUPPORT SYSTEM.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.

Sources

  • FAA Aircraft RegistryRegistration, owner city and state, airframe, engineupdated Oct 20, 2026
  • NTSB accident and incident databaseAccidents and incidents since 1982updated Oct 15, 2026
  • FAA Airworthiness Directives (Federal Register)ADs published since 1998updated Oct 20, 2026
  • FAA Service Difficulty ReportsReports since 1995updated Oct 16, 2026

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