Bellanca 8GCBC
182 Bellanca 8GCBC aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1974–1980. Most are registered in AK, AR and ID.
- Registered today
- 182
- Years built
- 1974–1980
- Seats
- 3
- Engines
- 1 · Reciprocating
Airworthiness Directives
ADs published since 1998 that may apply3 ADs match the Bellanca 8GCBC airframe. Engine ADs depend on the engine installed and are listed on each aircraft page.
- 2009-22-02American Champion Aircraft Corp. Models 7ECA, 7GCAA, 7GCBC, 7KCAB, 8KCAB, and 8GCBC…Dec 3, 2009
- 2005-24-10American Champion Aircraft Corporation Models 7AC, 7ACA, S7AC, 7BCM, 7CCM, S7CCM, 7DC…Jan 17, 2006
- 2000-25-02 R1American Champion Aircraft Corporation 7, 8, and 11 Series AirplanesJul 13, 2001
AI-extracted — verify against original. Applicability must be confirmed by a mechanic against the aircraft's records.
Watch new ADs for the Bellanca 8GCBC
One email when a new AD may apply to this model. Stop any time.
Accident history
NTSB since 1982- NTSB events
- 121
- Destroyed
- 20
- Substantial damage
- 100
- Minor damage
- 1
- No damage
- 0
- Per 1,000 aircraft per year, 2016–2025
- 6
Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Bellanca 8GCBC airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. The yearly rate divides NTSB events from 2016 to 2025 by the number of registered Bellanca 8GCBC aircraft in each of those years. Not adjusted for hours flown: training aircraft fly far more than most.
- Jun 2, 2026Substantial damage · none injuries · Salcha, AKN4162Y
- Feb 13, 2026Substantial damage · none injuries · De Smet, SDN5071K
- Aug 31, 2024Substantial damage · none injuries · Lime Village, AKN1217E
- Jul 31, 2024Substantial damage · none injuries · Cleveland, MSN188RS
- Jul 4, 2024Substantial damage · minor injuries · Frankford, DEN749SK
Service difficulty reports
FAA SDRs since 199513 reports on Bellanca 8GCBC airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Most reported parts
- bolt2
- control cable2
- hinge2
- axle bolt1
- gear1
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1974 | 58 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 17 | |
| 1976 | 18 | |
| 1977 | 10 | |
| 1978 | 16 | |
| 1979 | 23 | |
| 1980 | 4 | |
| Unknown | 36 |
Buyer checklist
3 ADs published since 1998 may apply to the Bellanca 8GCBC; recurring ADs need to be checked at each inspection. 121 NTSB events since 1982 involve Bellanca 8GCBC airframes; from 2016 to 2025, about 6 a year per 1,000 registered aircraft. Operators and repair stations filed 13 service difficulty reports on Bellanca 8GCBC airframes since 1995. Check each aircraft's own record before you buy.
- Read the logbooks for the airframe, engine and propeller, start to finish.
- Check AD compliance records against the ADs that may apply.
- Look for damage history and Form 337 major repairs and alterations.
- Have an independent A&P or IA do a pre-buy inspection.
- Run a title search and use escrow for the payment.
Type data
FAA aircraft reference file- Aircraft type
- Fixed wing single engine
- Category
- Land
- Certification
- Type Certificated
- Max takeoff weight
- Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruising speed
- 101 mph
8GCBC aircraft
Page 1 of 8| N-number | Year | Based in | Certificate issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| N1006E | 1977 | Burlington, TX | Sep 27, 2021 |
| N1018E | 1977 | Lake Oswego, OR | Apr 10, 2026 |
| N101TH | 1978 | Wasilla, AK | Nov 7, 2016 |
| N1068E | — | Stevenson, WA | Jul 14, 2026 |
| N1166E | 1977 | Steamboat Springs, CO | Jan 11, 2018 |
| N1186E | 1977 | Langdon, ND | Jul 12, 2022 |
| N1199E | — | Eagle River, AK | Oct 4, 2025 |
| N1217E | — | Chugiak, AK | May 24, 2023 |
| N134RC | — | Twin Falls, ID | Jul 15, 2003 |
| N141CH | 1979 | Nov 18, 2020 | |
| N1470Z | — | Caldwell, ID | Dec 10, 2023 |
| N14WF | 1976 | Gillette, WY | Apr 30, 2021 |
| N167BW | 1974 | Palm Desert, CA | Mar 29, 2022 |
| N178TT | 1978 | Fairbanks, AK | Sep 8, 2020 |
| N181TM | — | Searcy, AR | Apr 27, 2026 |
| N188RS | 1979 | Little Rock, AR | Aug 11, 2025 |
| N19CK | 1978 | Fairbanks, AK | Jul 25, 2007 |
| N240SS | — | New River, AZ | Aug 30, 2018 |
| N2510Z | 1977 | Freetown, IN | Feb 27, 2023 |
| N2547Z | 1978 | Lancaster, MA | Jun 13, 2002 |
| N2590Z | 1977 | Hazel Green, WI | Sep 24, 2013 |
| N2667Z | 1978 | Fairbanks, AK | Nov 2, 2018 |
| N2682Z | 1978 | West Lafayette, OH | Aug 8, 2014 |
| N2693Z | — | Wiley, CO | Jun 7, 2023 |
| N2975Q | 1980 | Fairbanks, AK | Jan 10, 2014 |