# Bellanca 8KCAB

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 1220801
- Manufacturer (registry): BELLANCA
- Model: 8KCAB
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 2
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruise speed: 101 mph
- Certification: Type certificated
- Data sheet: [TCDS A21CE](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A21CE) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: American Champion Aircraft Corp.
- Registered aircraft: 371
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/bellanca-8kcab

Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs)

Matched to this model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment.

- [AD 2022-03-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-03-15): Fuel Quantity Indicator · Garmin G3X Touch Electronic Flight Instrument System (STC SA01899WI or SA02658SE). Effective Mar 21, 2022
- [AD 2018-14-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2018-14-06): Wings · American Champion 8KCAB. Effective Aug 17, 2018
- [AD 2009-22-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2009-22-02): Rear seat back hinge area and excessive elongation of the rear seat hinge bolt hole · American Champion 7ECA, 7GCAA, 7GCBC and 3 more. Effective Dec 3, 2009
- [AD 2006-12-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-12-07): ECi cylinder assemblies · Aerostar AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B, AEIO-320-E1A and 386 more. Effective Jul 11, 2006
- [AD 2006-03-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-03-08): Vacuum pumps · Aero Advantage 14-19, 14-19-2, 14-19-3 and 299 more. Effective Mar 10, 2006
- [AD 2005-24-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-24-10): Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH) limitation · American Champion 7AC, 7ACA, 7BCM (Army L-16A) and 21 more. Effective Jan 17, 2006
- [AD 2000-25-02 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-25-02-R1): Wood Spars · American Champion 11AC, 11BC, 11CC and 27 more. Effective Jul 13, 2001
- [AD 96-18-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-18-02): Wing Strut Attach Fittings · American Champion 7ECA, 7GCAA, 7GCBC and 3 more. Effective Sep 20, 1996
- [AD 90-15-15 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/90-15-15-R1): Front Spar Strut Fittings · American Champion 8KCAB. Effective May 15, 1991
- [AD 89-18-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/89-18-06): Front Folding Seats · American Champion 7ECA, 7GCAA, 7GCBC and 3 more. Effective Sep 21, 1989
- [AD 80-25-07 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/80-25-07-R1): Oil Coolers · American Champion 7ECA, 7GCAA, 7GCBC and 39 more. Effective Sep 24, 1981
- [AD 81-16-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/81-16-04): Competition Harness Installation · American Champion 7ECA, 7GCAA, 7GCBC and 2 more. Effective Jul 28, 1981
- [AD 80-21-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/80-21-06): Muffler Core and Body Assembly · American Champion 7ECA, 7GC, 7GCA and 8 more. Effective Oct 16, 1980
- [AD 79-22-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/79-22-01): Exhaust System · American Champion 7ECA, 8GCBC and 8KCAB. Effective Oct 29, 1979
- [AD 79-07-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/79-07-02): Batteries · Aircraft Parts & Development A, A-2, A-3 and 149 more. Effective Apr 3, 1979
- [AD 76-22-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/76-22-01): Adjustable Front Seat · American Champion 7ECA, 7GCAA, 7GCBC and 3 more. Effective Nov 2, 1976
- [AD 75-17-16](https://openairdocs.org/ad/75-17-16): Engine Power Loss · American Champion 7ECA, 7GCAA, 7GCBC and 3 more. Effective Aug 12, 1975
- [AD 74-23-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/74-23-04): Rib Flanges · American Champion 8KCAB. Effective Mar 6, 1975
- [AD 72-20-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/72-20-06): Aerobatic Flight Placard · American Champion 7ECA, 7GCAA, 7GCBC and 2 more. Effective Oct 5, 1972
- [AD 72-18-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/72-18-03): Corrosion of Rudder and Elevator Cables · American Champion 7GCAA, 7GCBC, 7KCAB and 1 more. Effective Sep 1, 1972

Historical (superseded or no longer in force):

- [AD 2017-07-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2017-07-10) (historical): Wings · American Champion 8KCAB. Effective Apr 12, 2017
- [AD 96-03-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-03-11) (historical): Wing Front Strut Fittings · American Champion 7ECA, 7GCBC, 8GCBC and 1 more. Effective Feb 26, 1996

## Information bulletins (advisory) (7)

- [SAIB SW-18-31](https://openairdocs.org/saib/SW-18-31): NAVIGATION, ATTITUDE, AND DIRECTION DATA SYSTEM. Issued Nov 21, 2018
- [SAIB CE-18-20](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-18-20): Electrical Power. Issued Jul 12, 2018
- [SAIB CE-13-40](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-13-40): Flight Compartment. Issued Jul 12, 2013
- [SAIB CE-11-43](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-11-43): Flight Controls. Issued Jul 6, 2011
- [SAIB CE-10-39](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-10-39): Equipment - Furnishings. Issued Jul 23, 2010
- [SAIB CE-09-20](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-09-20): Equipment - Furnishings. Issued Mar 20, 2009
- [SAIB CE-07-45](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-07-45): Flight Controls. Issued Aug 24, 2007

## Registered aircraft (371, first 50)

- [N1005E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1005E): [Semaska Victor J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SEMASKA%20VICTOR%20J), [Kensington, CT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CT/Kensington), built 1977, S/N 299-77
- [N100DP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N100DP): [Eskind Thomas O Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ESKIND%20THOMAS%20O%20JR), [Dallas, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Dallas), built 1973, S/N 130-74
- [N1046E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1046E): [Risk Indemnification Professionals LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RISK%20INDEMNIFICATION%20PROFESSIONALS%20LLC), [Boston, MA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MA/Boston), built 1977, S/N 296-77
- [N107AW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N107AW): [Dust Donald E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DUST%20DONALD%20E), [London, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/London), built 1978, S/N 474-79
- [N1083E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1083E): [Davis Gregory P](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DAVIS%20GREGORY%20P), [Olathe, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Olathe), built 1977, S/N 307-77
- [N1091E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1091E): [Glatthaar Richard J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GLATTHAAR%20RICHARD%20J), [Burbank, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Burbank), S/N 308-77
- [N1093E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1093E): [Hanna Mark J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HANNA%20MARK%20J), [Orange, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Orange), S/N 320-77
- [N1106E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1106E): [Slavens Timothy W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SLAVENS%20TIMOTHY%20W), [Howard City, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Howard%20City), built 1977, S/N 300-77
- [N1110E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1110E): [Allen Earl R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ALLEN%20EARL%20R), [Cottonwood, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Cottonwood), built 1977, S/N 302-77
- [N1117E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1117E): [Locke Mason](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LOCKE%20MASON), [Cloudcroft, NM](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NM/Cloudcroft), built 1977, S/N 303-77
- [N1119E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1119E): [Cole Jack A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COLE%20JACK%20A), [Sun City West, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Sun%20City%20West), built 1977, S/N 309-77
- [N1126E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1126E): [Patch Aero LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PATCH%20AERO%20LLC), [Boca Raton, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Boca%20Raton), S/N 306-77
- [N1155E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1155E): [N1155e LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/N1155E%20LLC), [Houma, LA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/LA/Houma), S/N 311-77
- [N1159E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1159E): [Sherwood, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Sherwood), built 1977, S/N 312-77, Registration pending, canceled
- [N11680](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N11680): [Adams Jonathan](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ADAMS%20JONATHAN), [Columbia, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Columbia), built 1972, S/N 21-72
- [N11707](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N11707): [Catfish Express Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CATFISH%20EXPRESS%20INC), [Inverness, MS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MS/Inverness), built 1972, S/N 15-72
- [N1175E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1175E): [Nannini Gary S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NANNINI%20GARY%20S), [Lincoln City, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Lincoln%20City), built 1977, S/N 314-77
- [N11870](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N11870): [Owens Eric D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/OWENS%20ERIC%20D), [Garland, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Garland), built 1972, S/N 12-72
- [N11BW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N11BW): [Quonset Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/QUONSET%20AVIATION%20LLC), [North Kingstown, RI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/RI/North%20Kingstown), built 1978, S/N 434-78
- [N11MF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N11MF): [Croom Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CROOM%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Port Saint Joe, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Port%20Saint%20Joe), built 1972, S/N 9-72
- [N1218E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1218E): [Shibakov Alexander Y](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SHIBAKOV%20ALEXANDER%20Y), [Gainesboro, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Gainesboro), built 1977, S/N 324-77
- [N1223E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1223E): [Batzer Chad M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BATZER%20CHAD%20M), [Pewaukee, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Pewaukee), built 1977, S/N 325-77
- [N124MC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N124MC): [Monteleone Gene R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MONTELEONE%20GENE%20R), [Mont Vernon, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Mont%20Vernon), built 1979, S/N 502-79
- [N12KD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N12KD): [Deeble Kenneth M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DEEBLE%20KENNETH%20M), [Dayton, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Dayton), built 1979, S/N 596-80
- [N130VU](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N130VU): [Swords Kyle](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SWORDS%20KYLE), [New Albany, MS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MS/New%20Albany), built 1975, S/N 180-75
- [N133JF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N133JF): [Windsock Capital LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WINDSOCK%20CAPITAL%20LLC), [Bertram, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Bertram), built 1973, S/N 73-73
- [N135DL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N135DL): [Over And Under Flying Service Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/OVER%20AND%20UNDER%20FLYING%20SERVICE%20INC), [Knox, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Knox), S/N 3372
- [N13PM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N13PM): [Fly High Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FLY%20HIGH%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Melrose Park, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Melrose%20Park), built 1977, S/N 305-77
- [N146MC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N146MC): [Gibson William V](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GIBSON%20WILLIAM%20V), [Aberdeen, MS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MS/Aberdeen), S/N 54-73
- [N151V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N151V): [Jonathan Wise & Associates Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JONATHAN%20WISE%20%26%20ASSOCIATES%20INC), [Edmond, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Edmond), built 1979, S/N 550-79
- [N1691N](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1691N): [Fletcher Flying Service 419 LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FLETCHER%20FLYING%20SERVICE%20419%20LLC), [Labelle, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Labelle), built 1972, S/N 18-72
- [N180SD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N180SD): [Moore Philip R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MOORE%20PHILIP%20R), [Thompsons Station, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Thompsons%20Station), built 1975, S/N 219-76
- [N205MA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N205MA): [Warbird Adventures Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WARBIRD%20ADVENTURES%20INC), [Ocoee, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Ocoee), built 1979, S/N 530-79
- [N214CM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N214CM): [Kentucky Fly Boys Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KENTUCKY%20FLY%20BOYS%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Vine Grove, KY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KY/Vine%20Grove), built 1978, S/N 372-78
- [N215RV](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N215RV): [Jet & Rotor Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JET%20%26%20ROTOR%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Sacramento, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Sacramento), built 1973, S/N 67-73
- [N21FT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N21FT): [Nordhaus Ronald R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NORDHAUS%20RONALD%20R), [Ottawa, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Ottawa), built 1973, S/N 104-73
- [N222CA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N222CA): [Morse Leonard R Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MORSE%20LEONARD%20R%20TRUSTEE), [Cottage Grove, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Cottage%20Grove), built 1972, S/N 29-72
- [N226BF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N226BF): [Richmond Charles H](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RICHMOND%20CHARLES%20H), [Denison, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Denison), S/N 7-72
- [N227AC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N227AC): [Boeger Cade Patrick](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BOEGER%20CADE%20PATRICK), [Oroville, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Oroville), built 1977, S/N 335-77
- [N229BB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N229BB): [Kidd Clifford L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KIDD%20CLIFFORD%20L), [Monahans, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Monahans), built 1978, S/N 466-79
- [N238DM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N238DM): [Copeland Gary L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COPELAND%20GARY%20L), [Williamsburg, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Williamsburg), built 1972, S/N 19-72
- [N2502Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2502Z): [Byrne Gary W DBA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BYRNE%20GARY%20W%20DBA), [Georgetown, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Georgetown), built 1977, S/N 328-77
- [N2505Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2505Z): [Stratton Robert Stephen](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STRATTON%20ROBERT%20STEPHEN), [Boulder, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Boulder), built 1977, S/N 330-77
- [N2509Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2509Z): [Kovach Kim A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KOVACH%20KIM%20A), [Ocala, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Ocala), S/N 333-77
- [N2512Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2512Z): [Plane Old Fun LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PLANE%20OLD%20FUN%20LLC), [Mckinney, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Mckinney), built 1977, S/N 334-77
- [N2523Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2523Z): [Bchr Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BCHR%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Boerne, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Boerne), built 1977, S/N 337-77
- [N2524Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2524Z): [Egan Brian M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/EGAN%20BRIAN%20M), [Saint Charles, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Saint%20Charles), built 1977, S/N 338-77
- [N2538Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2538Z): [Snell Marion Lea](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SNELL%20MARION%20LEA), [Ackerly, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Ackerly), built 1977, S/N 342-77
- [N253CA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N253CA): [Jtv Enterprises LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JTV%20ENTERPRISES%20LLC), [Painesville, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Painesville), built 1977, S/N 339-77
- [N2542Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2542Z): [Greenway Jonathan J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GREENWAY%20JONATHAN%20J), [Frederick, MD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MD/Frederick), built 1977, S/N 344-77

All 371: https://openairdocs.org/model/bellanca-8kcab/aircraft.md

## NTSB investigations (182, newest 50)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB WPR26LA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA260), Jul 14, 2026: Bellanca 8KCAB (N5051W), Auburn, CA, substantial damage, investigation ongoing
- [NTSB CEN26LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA135), Mar 8, 2026: Bellanca 8KCAB (N2663Z), Trinidad, CO, substantial damage, investigation ongoing
- [NTSB CEN23LA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA205), May 29, 2023: Bellanca 8KCAB (N5038E), Larchwood, IA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain proper airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during initial climb after takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact…
- [NTSB ERA21LA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA260), Jun 17, 2021: Bellanca 8KCAB (N1182E), Argyle, NY, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during landing, which led to the airplane exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB WPR21LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA024), Oct 21, 2020: Bellanca 8KCAB (N7654S), Rock Springs, WY, substantial damage. Probable cause: The separation of the control grip which resulted in the pilot’s inability to maintain directional control during takeoff, and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA20LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA194), May 22, 2020: Bellanca 8KCAB (N68555), Rainbow City, AL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence.
- [NTSB CEN19LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA153), May 25, 2019: Champion 8KCAB (N68557), Fredericksburg, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB GAA18CA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA055), Nov 21, 2017: Bellanca 8KCAB (N62979), El Dorado, MO, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB GAA17CA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA234), Apr 9, 2017: Bellanca 8KCAB (N55067), Stafford, KS, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB ERA17CA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17CA012), Oct 11, 2016: Bellanca 8KCAB (N2504Z), Knoxville, TN, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's intentional low-altitude operation, which resulted in his failure to maintain clearance from unmarked utility wires.
- [NTSB GAA16CA341](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA341), Jun 20, 2016: Bellanca 8KCAB (N8SF), Freemont Island, UT, substantial damage. Probable cause: The flight instructor's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, resulting in an impact with an unknown object during aborted landing and consequent ground impact.
- [NTSB WPR16FA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16FA065), Feb 5, 2016: Bellanca 8KCAB (N5057G), San Pedro, CA, substantial damage, 3 fatal. Probable cause: The failure of the pilots of both airplanes to see and avoid each other as they converged nearly head-on, which resulted in a midair collision. Contributing to the accident was sun glare on the pilot.
- [NTSB ERA15FA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15FA147), Mar 8, 2015: Bellanca 8KCAB (N7698S), Kosciusko, MS, substantial damage, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's decision to make a low pass over a lake near trees and his subsequent failure to maintain airplane control while maneuvering at a low altitude to avoid trees, which resulted in an…
- [NTSB CEN15CA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15CA213), Nov 23, 2014: Bellanca 8KCAB (N580), Mesquite, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's loss of directional control while landing in gusting crosswind conditions, which exceeded the airplane's maximum demonstrated crosswind velocity.
- [NTSB WPR14CA366](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA366), Sep 6, 2014: Bellanca 8KCAB (N31273), Black Rock City, NV, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's disorientation as a result of dust which reduced visibility.
- [NTSB ERA14LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA178), Mar 30, 2014: Bellanca 8KCAB (N11FS), Bay St Louis, MS, substantial damage. Probable cause: A sudden fuel leak, which resulted in a postlanding fire; the origin of the leak could not be determined due to fire damage.
- [NTSB ANC12IA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12IA085), Jul 29, 2012: Bellanca 8KCAB (N5026B), Homer, AK, incident, minor damage. Probable cause: The failure of the left main landing gear leg due to fatigue. Contributing to the incident was maintenance personnel's failure to completely remove all corrosion before repainting the gear leg.
- [NTSB CEN11CA485](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA485), Jul 16, 2011: Bellanca 8KCAB (N731JD), Greeley, CO, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's loss of directional control during landing, resulting in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB CEN09CA450](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA450), Jul 18, 2009: Bellanca 8KCAB (N2991D), Waring, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll-out. Contributing to the accident was the worn left main landing gear brake.
- [NTSB ERA09LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA147), Jan 31, 2009: Bellanca 8KCAB (N31254), Moscow, TN, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's initiation of a low altitude maneuver followed by an uncontrolled descent into terrain.
- [NTSB ANC07LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07LA036), May 4, 2007: Bellanca 8KCAB (N5038K), Girdwood, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient altitude/clearance from terrain while maneuvering, which resulted in an in-flight collision with a glacier. Factors contributing to the accident were…
- [NTSB DFW06WA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06WA079), Mar 4, 2006: American Champion 8KCAB (N5523K), Banjul, Gambia, destroyed
- [NTSB SEA04CA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04CA037), Dec 30, 2003: Bellanca 8KCAB (N727MR), Bend, OR, substantial damage. Probable cause: Directional control not maintained during landing. Factors include an icy runway and a snow bank.
- [NTSB MIA04LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04LA015), Oct 30, 2003: Bellanca 8KCAB (N5519K), Ocala, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The failure of the dual student to maintain airspeed (VS) and the CFI's improper supervision while turning to reverse direction resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin and collision with trees and the…
- [NTSB LAX02LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA037), Dec 2, 2001: Bellanca 8KCAB (N50554), Long Beach, CA, destroyed. Probable cause: the loss of aircraft control while maneuvering for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI00FA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00FA186), Jul 8, 2000: Bellanca 8KCAB (N8739V), Capron, IL, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot attempting an aerobatic maneuver at a low altitude and the pilot not maintaining clearance from the terrain. A factor to the accident was the pilot disregarding the federal aviation…
- [NTSB SEA00LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA118), Jun 29, 2000: Bellanca 8KCAB (N31286), Bend, OR, substantial damage. Probable cause: Improper preflight preflight planning/preparation by the pilot-in-command. Factors included a worn tailwheel tire and the VASI lighting system.
- [NTSB LAX00FA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00FA231), Jun 15, 2000: Bellanca 8KCAB (N8659V), San Jose, CA, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane for undetermined reasons while intentionally performing an aerobatic maneuver.
- [NTSB MIA00LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA136), Apr 16, 2000: Bellanca 8KCAB (N238DM), Immokalee, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot misjudged the flare resulting in a hard landing short of the intended landing site, subsequently impacting the ground, and nosing over.
- [NTSB IAD00LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00LA027), Mar 18, 2000: Bellanca 8KCAB (N2520Z), Erwinna, PA, substantial damage. Probable cause: the improper entry into the traffic pattern by the pilot of the Piper airplane and the inadequate lookout by the pilots in both airplanes. A factor in the accident was that radio communication was…
- [NTSB DEN00LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA013), Oct 27, 1999: Bellanca 8KCAB (N8707V), Grand Junction, CO, substantial damage. Probable cause: A failure of the left main landing gear attachment (u-bolt) due to fatigue.
- [NTSB CHI99LA345](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA345), Sep 18, 1999: Bellanca 8KCAB (N53895), Troy, MO, substantial damage. Probable cause: the failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during landing. Factors in the accident were the proper alignment not attained by the pilot and the trees.
- [NTSB FTW99LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA145), May 21, 1999: Bellanca 8KCAB (N5500C), Lufkin, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The loss of control due to the separation of the left main landing gear as a result of the fatigue failure of the U-bolt which attaches the landing gear to the airframe.
- [NTSB LAX98LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA078), Jan 27, 1998: Bellanca 8KCAB (N7921S), Van Nuys, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The student pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional control. A related factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB LAX98LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA058), Dec 20, 1997: Bellanca 8KCAB (N5058L), Truckee, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: internal mechanical failure of the engine due to a progressive failure of the No. 3 connecting rod assembly. A contributing factor was the snow pack which covered the only accessible emergency…
- [NTSB MIA97FA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97FA152), May 2, 1997: Bellanca 8KCAB (N5057F), New Smyrna Bch, FL, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: an in flight loss of control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB IAD97LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA058), Mar 28, 1997: Bellanca 8KCAB (N1118E), Warrenton, VA, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. The crosswind was a related factor.
- [NTSB LAX97LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA117), Mar 3, 1997: Bellanca 8KCAB (N5027F), Alpine, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation caused by an obstruction in the fuel vapor return system. An additional causal finding is the failure of maintenance personnel to properly troubleshoot a…
- [NTSB FTW97LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA083), Jan 15, 1997: Bellanca 8KCAB (N5062P), Laporte, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's diminished ability to maintain control of the airplane due to a jammed elevator control as result of inadequate maintenance procedures by the operator's mechanic.
- [NTSB SEA97FA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97FA037), Dec 14, 1996: Bellanca 8KCAB (N278ML), Eagle Point, OR, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The failure of the first pilot (flight instructor) to initiate proper aircraft control, and his failure to perform the adequate remedial action to recover from an intentional inverted spin.
- [NTSB IAD97LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA012), Oct 25, 1996: Bellanca 8KCAB (N2571Z), Sheffield, MA, destroyed. Probable cause: The pilot's abrupt control of the airplane, which resulted in an inadvertent stall, uncontrolled descent, and subsequent in-flight collision with water.
- [NTSB IAD96LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA137), Aug 18, 1996: Bellanca 8KCAB (N88428), Waterford, OH, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's decision to abruptly maneuver the airplane with insufficient altitude to recover.
- [NTSB IAD96FA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96FA136), Aug 15, 1996: Bellanca 8KCAB (N2535Z), Elkton, MD, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude and control of the airplane while performing aerobatic maneuvers.
- [NTSB NYC96LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA161), Aug 3, 1996: American Champion 8KCAB (N2552Z), Pittsburgh, PA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain alignment with the runway, and his failure to maintain control of the airplane during the aborted landing, which resulted in the inadvertent stall/mush, and collision…
- [NTSB LAX96FA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96FA290), Jul 25, 1996: Bellanca 8KCAB (N57438), Mound House, NV, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: the flight instructor's improper in-flight planning/decision by allowing the student pilot to get too low during a simulated emergency landing before initiating a go-around.
- [NTSB SEA96FA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96FA133), Jun 21, 1996: Bellanca 8KCAB (N57514), Pomeroy, WA, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance with the surrounding terrain while maneuvering to land. A factor was the rising terrain conditions.
- [NTSB LAX96FA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96FA114), Feb 18, 1996: Bellanca 8KCAB (N2596Z), New River, AZ, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: failure of the pilot to maintain proper altitude/clearance above the terrain, while performing an aerobatic maneuver.
- [NTSB ATL96LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA016), Dec 1, 1995: Bellanca 8KCAB (N53870), Alexander City, AL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The leaking fuel injector, which created a rich mixture, and caused the aircraft engine to lose power.
- [NTSB NYC96LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA029), Nov 26, 1995: Bellanca 8-KCAB (N53835), Sheffield, MA, destroyed. Probable cause: the pilot's inadequate preflight and improper inflight planning/decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power, due to an inadequate supply of fuel.
- [NTSB MIA95LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA149), Jun 11, 1995: Bellanca 8KCAB (N7631S), Miami, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: TOTAL BLOCKAGE OF THE AIR INDUCTION AT THE SERVO FUEL INJECTOR BY PAPER FROM AN UNDETERMINED SOURCE AND INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE SERVICING BY OTHER MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT…

All 182: https://openairdocs.org/model/bellanca-8kcab/ntsb.md

## FAA accident and incident reports (260, newest 50)

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Accident 20260308002179A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260308002179A), Mar 8, 2026: Bellanca 8KCAB (N2663Z), Trinidad, CO, Substantial damage. On March 08, 2026, a Bellanca 8KCAB, incurred substantial damage during the landing rollout at the Perry Stokes Airport (ktad). After touchdown during the…
- [Accident 20230529012999A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230529012999A), May 29, 2023: Bellanca 8KCAB (N5038E), Larchwood, IA, Substantial damage. Shortly after takeoff aircraft impacted ground, right wing impacted first causing aircraft to cartwheel on nose and left wing, coming to rest on belly in corn…
- [Accident 20210617013159A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210617013159A), Jun 17, 2021: Bellanca 8KCAB (N1182E), Argyle, NY, Substantial damage. On June 17, 2021 [privacy data omitted] flew aircraft N1182E from Argyle Airport (1C3) to the cambridge NY area before flying to glens falls (glf) for fuel.…
- [Accident 20201019021779A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20201019021779A), Oct 19, 2020: Bellanca 8KCAB (N7654S), Rock Springs, WY, Minor damage. Pistol grip came loose and jammed under instrument panel. Loss of control
- [Accident 20200521007429A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200521007429A), May 21, 2020: Bellanca 8KCAB (N68555), Rainbow City, AL, Substantial damage. Engine lost power in cruise flight. Pilot was unable to maintain altitude, electing to execute an off airport emergency landing. Pilot intenionally stayed high…
- [Incident 20200423003929I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200423003929I), Apr 23, 2020: Bellanca 8KCAB (N53870), Sidney, NE, Minor damage. -Pilot stated being on cross country trip from austin, Texas to seattle, Washington. The pilot overnighted in Sidney Nebraska. -Pilot had aircraft serviced and…
- [Incident 20191118017229I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20191118017229I), Nov 18, 2019: Bellanca 8KCAB (N5500W), Salina, KS, Minor damage. While performing an inverted flight maneuver, the aircraft manuals and other unsecured items dropped to the cockpit ceiling. This caused the pilot to be…
- [Incident 20190615007039I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190615007039I), Jun 15, 2019: Bellanca 8KCAB (N12KD), Ogden, UT, Minor damage. Pilot flying cross country landed at an unfamiliar airport, and recieved ATC instructions to exit at taxiway charlie. The pilot failed to control the aircraft…
- [Incident 20190331017279I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190331017279I), Mar 31, 2019: Bellanca 8KCAB (N53818), Sugar Grove, IL, Minor damage. Chicago/Aurora, IL (arr): N53818, BL8, prop strike landing rwy 33, towed to the ramp with hot brake. Injuries: none, damage: minor. 03/31/2019 1510Z
- [Accident 20171121019669A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20171121019669A), Nov 21, 2017: Bellanca 8KCAB (N62979), El Dorado Sprin, MO, Substantial damage. The pilot and a passenger took the aircraft 0N a maintenance test flight. There was a strong crosswind, upon touchdown the pilot lost control and the aircraft…
- [Incident 20171020020149I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20171020020149I), Oct 20, 2017: Bellanca 8KCAB (N5037N), Kenosha, WI, Minor damage. N5037N, BL8, after landing rwy 25L the pilot pulled parking brake causing acft to go on nose. POB: 1, injuries: none, damage: minor. 10/20 2051Z
- [Incident 20170709013949I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170709013949I), Jul 9, 2017: Bellanca 8KCAB (N5548K), Kankakee, IL, No damage. Pilot stated while in cruise flight the engine started to run rough, then while looking for a suitbale landing site the engine suddently quit.
- [Accident 20170409008449A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170409008449A), Apr 9, 2017: Bellanca 8KCAB (N55067), Stafford, KS, Substantial damage. According to the pilot[privacy data omitted], the accident occurred during take-off. The airport has turf runways which were wet after rain. A large open area…
- [Accident 20161011024219A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20161011024219A), Oct 11, 2016: Bellanca 8KCAB (N2504Z), Knoxville, TN, Destroyed. Pilot was flying low over river valley. Airplane collided with unmarked power lines strung over the river. Initial impact occurred on the aircrafts right wing…
- [Accident 20160620009729A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160620009729A), Jun 20, 2016: Bellanca 8KCAB (N8SF), Fremont Island, UT, Substantial damage. Pilot advised ATC that he was landing at Fremont Island due to open cowling. No notice of distress or unusual operation from pilot. At 1017 pilot made…
- [Accident 20160205007352A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160205007352A), Feb 5, 2016: Bellanca 8KCAB (N5057G), San Pedro, CA, Destroyed, 1 fatal. On February 5, 2016 at approximately 3:02 p.m. local time, a single engine Hawker Beechcraft M35, bonanza (N9872R), collided with a single engine Bellanca…
- [Incident 20151022019529I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20151022019529I), Oct 22, 2015: Bellanca 8KCAB (N86607), Waco, TX, No damage. On approach to Waco Regional the aircraft suffered a power loss. Pilot was forced to land in a plowed field in the approach path. No damage to the aircraft.…
- [Accident 20150308002349A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150308002349A), Mar 8, 2015: Bellanca 8KCAB (N7698S), Kosciusko, MS, Destroyed, 2 fatal. According to eye witness statements, one saw the aircraft flying over, then fly over again and crashed. The other eye witness stated he saw the aircraft come…
- [Incident 20141212024029I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20141212024029I), Dec 12, 2014: Bellanca 8KCAB (N1091E), Whitehouse Stat, NJ, Minor damage. During tailwheel endorsement training, approximately 1000 feet into takeoff roll on runway 31, a grass runway, instructor and student heard a loud snap. The…
- [Accident 20141123024359A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20141123024359A), Nov 23, 2014: Bellanca 8KCAB (N580), Mesquite, TX, Substantial damage. The pilot had landed at Mesquite airport (hqz) around 15:42 CST on runway 17 and during his landing roll the airplane turned right off of the runway into the…
- [Accident 20140905016309A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140905016309A), Sep 5, 2014: Bellanca 8KCAB (N31273), Gerlach, NV, Substantial damage. The pilot stated: shortly after touch down on runway 07R his visibility was reduced significantly by dust that he believed was kicked up by the touchdown and…
- [Accident 20140330004889A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140330004889A), Mar 30, 2014: Bellanca 8KCAB (N11FS), Bay St Louis, MS, Destroyed. On 3/30/2014 the pilot of N11FS was doing touch and go landings a stennis airport in bay st. Louis, MS (hsa). He was in the process of doing his last touch and…
- [Incident 20120730016729I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120730016729I), Jul 30, 2012: Bellanca 8KCAB (N5026B), Homer, AK, Minor damage. Airman landed at the Homer Airport. During rollout airman stated he heard a loud pop and saw the left main landing gear fold up and hit the left wing strut. He…
- [Incident 20111111026149I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20111111026149I), Nov 11, 2011: Bellanca 8KCAB (N53757), Easton, MD, Minor damage. Left landing gear collapsed on landing roll out.
- [Accident 20110716015969A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110716015969A), Jul 16, 2011: Bellanca 8KCAB (N731JD), Greeley, CO, Substantial damage. On July 16, 2011, a decathalon, N731JD, departed the runway to the left and came to rest in a drainage ditch during landing at the Greeley-weld county airport.…
- [Incident 20101031050689I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20101031050689I), Oct 31, 2010: Bellanca 8KCAB (N5535K), Santa Ana, CA, Minor damage. After normal approach aircraft touched down on numbers and centerline, upon touchdown aircraft veered right and departed runway to a grass area where the…
- [Accident 20090718053969A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090718053969A), Jul 18, 2009: Bellanca 8KCAB (N2991D), Waring, TX, Substantial damage. On July 18, 2009, [privacy data omitted] acted as pilot in command his aircraft a 1980 Bellanca registration number N299ID. During the landing phase at rust…
- [Accident 20090131001529A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090131001529A), Jan 31, 2009: Bbavia 8KCAB (N31254), Moscow, TN, Destroyed, 1 fatal. On January 31, 2009, at approximately 1510 local, a Bellanca/8KCAB departed olive branch airport (olv) on a local flight. At approximately 1525 local, the…
- [Incident 20070730017389I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070730017389I), Jul 30, 2007: Bbavia 8KCAB (N215RV), San Diego, CA, Minor damage. (-23) Pilot landed on runway 28R at Montgomery airport, San Diego, CA. Upon decelerating, pilot applied brake pressure to make turn off at taxiway intersection…
- [Accident 20070504010819A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070504010819A), May 4, 2007: Bbavia 8KCAB (N5038K), Girdwood, AK, Substantial damage. (-23) Pilot was overflying a party of campers near the eagle glacier, with the intent of dropping some brownies to them. According to witnesses on the ground,…
- [Incident 20070304005379I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070304005379I), Mar 4, 2007: Bbavia 8KCAB (N8724), Lancaster, PA, Minor damage. (-23) After landing on runway 31 at Lancaster Airport and during ground taxi operations departing the runway for taxiway b, pilot of N8724 mismanaged controls…
- [Incident 20050827031139I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050827031139I), Aug 27, 2005: Bbavia 8KCAB (N5068G), Minneapolis, MN, Minor damage. (-23) Pilot stated that the aircraft porpoised and sustained a propeller strike. Landing gear was splayed slightly. Pilot said she knew what she did wrong but…
- [Incident 20050421008039I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050421008039I), Apr 21, 2005: Bbavia 8KCAB (N5029K), Lawrenceville, GA. (-23) Aircraft 5029K encountered fuel feed problems during the landing sequence. The pilot [privacy data omitted] made radio contact with the lzu control tower…
- [Incident 20050315004749I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050315004749I), Mar 15, 2005: Bbavia 8KCAB (N36013), Georgetown, TX, Minor damage. (-23) After a stabilized approach, the airplane turned to the right and the instructor could not stop it. Only the right wheel and strut were damaged.
- [Accident 20031230034489A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20031230034489A), Dec 30, 2003: Bbavia 8KCAB (N727MR), Bend, OR, Substantial damage. (-23) N727MR departed 16@S07 10:20 am PST, 12/30/03, landing at 7S3 at 11:20 am PST on wet pavement, puddles on runway, and thin, icy patches. Departed 20@7S3,…
- [Accident 20031030037549A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20031030037549A), Oct 30, 2003: Bbavia 8KCAB (N5519K), Ocala/Belleview, FL, Substantial damage. (-23) The pic/instructor stated that he was instructing another pilot, alvaro saldarriaga in a manuever that called for a return to the departing runway after…
- [Incident 20021114030969I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20021114030969I), Nov 14, 2002: Bbavia 8KCAB (N5535K), Santa Ana, CA. (-23) Pilot reported when returning to level flight from inverted aerobatic maneuver, engine "burbled". Pilot declared emergency and elected to execute…
- [Incident 20020916026889I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020916026889I), Sep 16, 2002: Bbavia 8KCAB (N2999Z), Paul, ID. (-23) The pilot miscalculated fuel load and range on the cross-country flight from California to Idaho. The situation became worse when the pilot became lost…
- [Incident 20020720021629I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020720021629I), Jul 20, 2002: Bbavia 8KCAB (N4134Y), Middletown, OH, Minor damage. (-23) On July 20, 2002 at 1208 EST, a Bellanca 8KCAB, N4134Y, registered to steven d. pollak performed a forced landing in a farm field in butler county, Ohio…
- [Incident 20020601011859I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020601011859I), Jun 1, 2002: Bbavia 8KCAB (N86578), Minneapolis, MN, Minor damage. (-23) On June 1, 2002 at Flying Cloud Airport, Minneapolis MN. At approximately 1415 local, aircraft N86578 landed on runway 27R. During the landing process…
- [Accident 20011202031379A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20011202031379A), Dec 2, 2001: Bbavia 8KCAB (N50554), Long Beach, CA, No damage. (-23) On December 2, 2001 at approximately 1130 local time, the pilots were practicing a 4-point roll in a Bellanca 8KCAB, N50554. After the maneuver was…
- [Incident 20010814028349I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010814028349I), Aug 14, 2001: Bbavia 8KCAB (N2978N), Warrenton, VA, Substantial damage. (-23) Mr. Bingham was practicing landing. He made a low approach to runway 21 at Flying Circus (a standard practice for that airport). He made one other go…
- [Accident 20000708037299A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000708037299A), Jul 8, 2000: Bbavia 8KCAB (N8739V), Capron, IL, No damage, 1 fatal. (-23) The witness stated that the airplane was traveling from the north to south and after it passed over a power line, the airplane dived to pick up speed.…
- [Accident 20000629007249A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000629007249A), Jun 29, 2000: Bbavia 8KCAB (N31286), Bend, OR, No damage. (-23)Doing touch and go's hit hard and flat. Blew out tail wheel, went off of runway to the left and hit VASI light. Damage left horizontal stabilizer, strut…
- [Accident 20000615008199A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000615008199A), Jun 15, 2000: Bbavia 8KCAB (N8659V), San Jose, CA, No damage, 1 fatal. (-23) A/c crashed under unknown circumstances in a hilly and grassy area on private property (united technologies corporation) approx. 11 NM east-south east of…
- [Accident 20000416006599A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000416006599A), Apr 16, 2000: Bbavia 8KCAB (N238DM), Immokalee, FL, Substantial damage. (-23) Airman was practicing takeoffs and landings. On second landing aircraft impacted short of runway with substantial dmaage to the aircraft and injuries to…
- [Accident 20000318006711A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000318006711A), Mar 18, 2000: Bbavia 8KCAB (N2520Z), Erwinna, PA, Substantial damage. (-23) Instructor and private pilot onboard decathalon N2520Z were on final approach to van sant airport (9N1) and were overtaken from behind and involved in…
- [Accident 19991027031009A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19991027031009A), Oct 27, 1999: Bbavia 8KCAB (N8707V), Grand Junction, CO, Substantial damage. (.19) On October 27, 1999, approximately 1135 mountain daylight time, a Bellanca 8KCAB, N8707V, operated by kempton air service, was substantially damaged when…
- [Accident 19990918043069A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990918043069A), Sep 18, 1999: Bbavia 8KCAB (N53895), Troy, MO, No damage. (-23) Mr. Smith (cert 489645763) was landing on runway 26 at Troy, MO. (02MO) on touch down he lost directional control of the a/c and veered off the runway to…
- [Incident 19990619017469I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990619017469I), Jun 19, 1999: Bbavia 8KCAB (N2599Z), Sacramento, CA, Minor damage. During landing in a frontal quartering crosswind, pilot loss control of aircraft, just before touchdown. Aircraft decended side ways with right gear and right…

All 260: https://openairdocs.org/model/bellanca-8kcab/incidents.md

## Service difficulty reports (95, newest 50)

As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report.

- [SDR F35R20200518001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/F35R20200518001), May 18, 2020: BEZEL. CRACKED. THE AIRSPEED INDICATOR WAS FOUND TO HAVE A CRACKED GLASS FACE WHEN CONDUCTING A PITOT STATIC LEAK TEST AFTER A TRANSPONDER INSTALLATION. IT APPEARS THAT THE PAR
- [SDR 2020FA0000037](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2020FA0000037), Apr 19, 2019: SPAR. CRACKED. SPAR BUTT CRACKS, AFT SPARS, BOTH WINGS, NOTED AT ANNUAL INSPECTION, ALL SPARS, BOTH WINGS REPLACED REF FAA FORM 337 DATED APRIL 10, 2019.
- [SDR 2018FA0000459](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2018FA0000459), May 14, 2018: BOLT. BROKEN. THE PIVOT BOLT PART OF THE 3216-00 BRACKET ASSEMBLY SNAPPED IN TWO ALLOWING THE TAIL WHEEL AND FORK ASSEMBLY TO DEPART THE ACFT ON TAKEOFF. THE BOLT BROKE JUST 
- [SDR XGKR2017122900003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/XGKR2017122900003), Dec 29, 2017: ALTIMETER. DAMAGED. ALTIMETER FAILED STATIC SYSTEM TEST DUE TO INDICATOR INTERNAL LIGHT MELTED FRONT OF PLASTIC CASE CAUSING LOSS OF CASE SEALING.
- [SDR XGKR2017122900002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/XGKR2017122900002), Dec 28, 2017: INDICATOR. DAMAGED. AIRSPEED INDICATOR FAILED DURING STATIC SYSTEM INSPECTION. FOUND THE INDICATOR LIGHT MELTED PLASTIC INDICATOR FRONT CAUSING LOSS OF INSTRUMENT CASE SEALING.
- [SDR F35R011220173](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/F35R011220173), Jan 12, 2017: CONTROL CABLE. FRAYED. UP ELEVATOR CABLE PART NUMBER 3-1072 HAD MULTIPLE BROKEN/FRAYED WIRE STRANDS AT AFT MOST PULLEY LOCATION (APPROX FUSELAGE STATION 167.50, JUST AFT OF THE FRONT 
- [SDR F35R201701122](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/F35R201701122), Jan 6, 2017: CONTROL CABLE. FRAYED. UP ELEVATOR CABLE PART NUMBER 3-1072 HAD MULTIPLE BROKEN/FRAYED WIRE STRANDS AT AFT MOST PULLEY LOCATION (APPROX FUSELAGE STATION 167.50, JUST AFT OF THE FRONT 
- [SDR F35R201701121](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/F35R201701121), Dec 5, 2016: CONTROL CABLE. FRAYED. UP ELEVATOR CABLE PART NUMBER 3-1072 HAD MULTIPLE BROKEN/FRAYED WIRE STRANDS AT AFT MOST PULLEY LOCATION (APPROX FUSELAGE STATION 167.50, JUST AFT OF THE FRONT 
- [SDR N3XR2016111700001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/N3XR2016111700001), Nov 5, 2016: GAUGE. CONTAMINATED. THE PILOT REPORTED SLUGGISH MAP READINGS.INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT THE MAP LINE HAD RESIDUAL FLUID IN IT AND THAT THIS FLUID ENTERED THE MAP GAUGE. THIS HAS P
- [SDR N3XR20160609003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/N3XR20160609003), Jun 9, 2016: INDICATOR. CONTAMINATED. AFTER MANY HOURS OF AEROBATIC FLIGHT, SMALL TRACES OF OIL MIGRATED INTO THE MAP LINE BEHIND THE CYLINDER. EVENTUALLY THIS CAUSES ERRATIC OR COMPLETE LOSS OF THE
- [SDR XGKR20160428001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/XGKR20160428001), Apr 26, 2016: SOLENOID. FAULTY. STARTER SOLENOID FAILURE.
- [SDR 2016FA0000186](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2016FA0000186), Mar 26, 2016: G SWITCH. FAILED. THIS 406 MHZ WAS ORDERED NEW 2 YEARS AGO AND WAS SENT IN FOR REPAIR DUE TO A DEFECTIVE G-SWITCH THE VERY NEXT YEAR AFTER IT WAS INSTALLED. THIS YEAR SHOWED COMP
- [SDR CA160218007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA160218007), Feb 18, 2016: SERVO. LOOSE. (CAN) AT REMOVAL OF COWL, FOUND FUEL INJECTION SERVO LOOSE, 3 OF 4 SECURING NUTS MISSING AND NOT FOUND.
- [SDR 2015FA0000116](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2015FA0000116), Dec 12, 2014: BOLT. SHEARED. BOLT SHEARED DURING TAKEOFF ROLL, CAUSING RT LANDING GEAR STRUT TO COLLAPSE. REVIEW OF THE MAINTENANCE LOG BOOKS SHOW A RE-TORQUE AT 391 TT, FAILURE OCCURRED AT
- [SDR OG5S2014FA0000691](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/OG5S2014FA0000691), Dec 8, 2014: LONGERON. CRACKED. DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, A LONGERON WAS FOUND CRACKED AT THE AFT MLG ATTACHMENT HOLE ON BOTH SIDES.
- [SDR 2014FA0000194](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2014FA0000194), Mar 6, 2014: BEARING. FAILED. FOUND THE AILERON CENTER SHAFT BEARINGS AND CENTER SHAFT EXTENSION TO BE OUT OF SPECIFICATION. THIS WAS THE CASE IN BOTH RT AND LT WINGS. THE BEARINGS, PN B65NS
- [SDR 2014FA0000193](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2014FA0000193), Mar 6, 2014: CONTROL CABLE. OUT OF TOLERANCE. MIXTURE CONTROL CONTROL CABLE FAILED, DUE TO INSUFFICIENT WIRE SIZE. THE OUTER WOUND WIRE SHEATH EXTENDED UNDER LOAD, THIS CAUSED THE OUT OF RIG CONDITION, THAT
- [SDR CA120221011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA120221011), Feb 20, 2012: LINE. CRACKED. (CAN) PILOT NOTICED NO MANIFOLD PRESSURE INDICATION, RETURNED TO BASE. INSPECTED AND FOUND LINE BROKEN AT ENGINE.
- [SDR 2011FA0000780](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2011FA0000780), Nov 28, 2011: BOLT. BROKEN. BOLT BROKE ON ACFT ROLL OUT. SRM RECOMMENDS THE BOLT BE REPLACED EVERY 500 HRS, TIS.
- [SDR 2010FA0001185](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2010FA0001185), Nov 17, 2010: BLADE. DELAMINATED. APPROX 8 INCHES OUT FROM BLADE CUFF IN CTR OF THE BACK OF THE PROP FOUND TO BE AN AREA OF DELAMINATION 1 INCH DIAMETER.
- [SDR CA100812004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA100812004), Aug 11, 2010: CYLINDER. CRACKED. APPROX 2 INCH CRACK VISUALLY FOUND BETWEEN FINS JUST ABOVE INTAKE PIPE.
- [SDR 2010FA0000210](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2010FA0000210), Feb 22, 2010: TRANSMITTER. LEAKING. FUEL LEAKING FROM SENDING UNIT, SCREW TOO LONG. WE ADDED NR 10 LOCK -O-SEAL TO EACH SCREW.
- [SDR 2010FA0000203](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2010FA0000203), Feb 17, 2010: SPAR. CRACKED. FOUND CRACK IN LT MAIN WOOD SPAR APPROX 16 " INBD OF LIFT STRUT.
- [SDR 2010FA0000202](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2010FA0000202), Feb 17, 2010: SPAR. CRACKED. FOUND CRACK IN THE INBD AILRON BAY AREA.
- [SDR 2009FA0000988](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2009FA0000988), Nov 24, 2009: RETAINER. FAILED. DURING ANNUAL INSP FOUND COULD ROTATE ONE BLADE AN EXCESSIVE DISTANCE, SENT OUT FOR REPAIR AND IT WAS FOUND THAT THE INSIDE STAINLESS STEEL RETAINER HAD FAILED 
- [SDR 2009FA0001024](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2009FA0001024), Mar 3, 2009: BAFFLE. MUSHROOMED. ACFT WAS EXPERIENCING LARGE EGT DIFFERENCES BETWEEN THE RT AND LT CYL BANKS AT TAKEOFF AND CRUISE FLIGHT (BOTH FULL RICH AND LEAN OPERATIONS). ENG TREND MONITOR
- [SDR 2008FA0000659](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2008FA0000659), Sep 16, 2008: SEAT. FAILED. REAR SEAT PN 7-1500 FAILED AT THE LT HINGE POINT. THE AN3 SERIES BOLT PULLED THRU THE HINGE LUGS WHICH ARE WELDED TO THE SEAT FRAME BOTTOM. THE RT HINGE HOLES S
- [SDR 2006FA0000591](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2006FA0000591), Jun 8, 2006: SLEEVE. BROKEN. CREW REPORTED STRONG ODOR OF FUEL IN CABIN.MX INSPECTED FOUND FUEL LEAKING ONTO CARPET ON THE FWD LEFT SIDE OF CABIN. TRACED LEAK TO THE VENT LINE HEADER TANK A
- [SDR 2006FA0000590](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2006FA0000590), Jun 8, 2006: VENT LINE. CRACKED. CREW REPORTED STRONG SMELL OF FUEL IN CABIN. MX INSPECTED FOUND FUEL LEAKING ONTO CARPET ON THE FWD LT SIDE OF CABIN. TRACED LEAK TO THE VENT LINE HEADER TANK A
- [SDR 2005FA0001548](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0001548), Nov 9, 2005: HARNESS. BROKEN. JUST PRIOR TO INITIATING AEROBATICS THE PILOT ATTEMPTED TO RATCHET DOWN HIS AEROBATIC HARNESS. THE HANDLE FOR THE RATCHET BROKE ALLOWING THE RATCHET LOCK TO FAL
- [SDR 2005FA0001294](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0001294), Sep 15, 2005: BOLT. MISINSTALLED. DURING PREFLIGHT THE PILOT FOUND EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT IN THE LT OB ELEVATOR HINGE PIN. MAINTENANCE REMOVED BOTH ELEVATORS AND THE RUDDER AND FOUND LONGITUDINAL SC
- [SDR 2004FA0000537](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000537), May 5, 2004: SPAR. CRACKED. SPAR INSPECTED IAW 00-25-02R1. FOUND 2 CRACKS IN BUTT END, DOUBLER PLATES APPEAR TO BE LOOSENING. CRACKS ARE HORIZONTAL ACROSS THE END GRAIN.
- [SDR MW82004F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MW82004F00000), Apr 7, 2004: MOUNT. CHAFED. DURING A VISUAL INSPECTION OF THE NEW AC, ENGINE MOUNT WAS NOTED HAVING AN EXCESSIVE CHAFFING CAUSED BY A TINNERMAN NUT USED FOR WINTER BAFFLE ON IB SIDE OF OIL
- [SDR 2004FA0000164](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000164), Feb 4, 2004: FUEL CAP. MISINSTALLED. FUEL TANK CAPS ARE VERY DIFFICULT TO SECURE PROPERLY. IT IS EASY TO PUT THE CAP ON PARTIALLY. THE FACTORY RECOMMENDS THE CAP GASKETS BE LUBED WITH SILICONE SPRA
- [SDR CA040106004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA040106004), Dec 19, 2003: WINDOW. BROKEN. (CAN) TOP WINDOW (SKY LIGHT) SHATTERED AND BROKE AWAY AFTER LEVELLING OFF FROM DOING A CUBAN EIGHT.
- [SDR 2003FA0000884](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0000884), Sep 3, 2003: BUSHING. LOOSE. RIGHT FORWARD RUDDER ATTACH BUSHING COTTER PIN HEAD WORN OFF BY CYCLIC CONTACT WITH FLOORBOARD. PIVOT BUSHING WAS FOUND MORE THAN HALF WAY OUT OF RUDDER ATTACH 
- [SDR AUS20030799](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20030799), Jun 10, 2003: SPAR. CRACKED. (AUS) LT WING REAR SPAR CONTAINED A NUMBER OF LENGTH WISE CRACKS. FOUND DURING INSPECTION IAW AD/CHA/23.
- [SDR AUS20030490](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20030490), May 8, 2003: FUSE. DISCONNECTED. (AUS) ENGINE HOURMETER INLINE FUSE HOLDER DISCONNECTED.
- [SDR 2003F00113](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003F00113), Feb 1, 2003: ATTACH FITTING. CHAFED. DURING A ROUTINE SERVICE INTERNAL CUSTOMER REQUESTED THE 1000 HOUR INSPECTION DETAILED IN AIRWORTHY LIMITATIONS OF MM. ON ALL FOUR STRUT ATTACH FITTINGS. BOTH F
- [SDR N3F2003F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/N3F2003F00000), Dec 9, 2002: LINE. LEAKING. AIRCRAFT FORMED FUEL LEAKS WITHIN 28.8 HOURS OF SERVICE. THIS AIRCRAFT WAS BROUGHT IN FOR SERVICE WHEN THE PILOT REPORTED FUEL LEAKING FROM THE INVERTED FUEL SY
- [SDR 2002FA0001381](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0001381), Nov 27, 2002: BLADE. CRACKED. DURING INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE COMPLIANCE WITH AD. DUE TO INADEQUATE RECORDS, PROPELLER WAS SUBMITTED FOR OVERHAUL AND ALSO TO REPLACE T
- [SDR 2002FA0001090](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0001090), Sep 5, 2002: BRACKET. MISINSTALLED. DURING AN ANNUAL INSPECTION, FOUND WING ROOT FAIRING BRACKET AGAINST LOWER PART OF FORWARD SPAR (LEFT WING). THE BRACKET APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN INSTALLED TOO CLOS
- [SDR OG5R092N](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/OG5R092N), May 8, 2002: FUEL TANK. CRACKED. DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION A FUEL LEAK WAS NOTED ON THE BOTTOM OF THE LEFT WING BENEATH THE FUEL TANK. UPON MORE DETAILED INSPECTION THE INTERNAL BAFFLING OF THE 
- [SDR OG52002F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/OG52002F00000), Dec 27, 2001: PITCH CONTROL. CRACKED. DURING SCHEDULED INSPECTION PITCH CYLINDER OF THE PROPELLER ASSEMBLY, WAS FOUND TO BE CRACKED ON THE FORWARD END. THE CRACK EXTENDED FROM BOTH SIDES OF THE LOW 
- [SDR 2001FA0000259](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2001FA0000259), Jul 3, 2001: RIB. DAMAGED. FOUND LOOSE AND/OR MISSING NAILS AT RIB/FRONT SPAR CONNECTION. 2 RIBS ON RT WING AND 2 RIBS ON LT WING FOUND DAMAGED WHILE INSPECTING PER REGMENTS OF AD.
- [SDR 2002FA0000244](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0000244), May 17, 2001: FASTENER. MISSING. APPROXIMATELY 10 RIB NAILS WERE MISSING ON EACH WING. NAIL HOLES WERE NOT ELONGATED. NO OTHER DAMAGE WAS FOUND. THE GENERAL LOCATION OF MISSING NAILS WERE AT ST
- [SDR 20010205CW016](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20010205CW016), Jan 4, 2001: RIB. CRACKED. DURNING ANNUAL INSPECTION , TAIL FIN FABRIC WAS FOUND BUCKLING APPROX 1 INCH AFT OF TOP LEADING EDGE. UPON FABRIC REMOVAL FOR HIDDEN DAMAGE INSPECTION THE FIN R
- [SDR 20000621SH001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000621SH001), May 31, 2000: BELLCRANK. FOD. PILOT WAS PERFORMING AEROBATICS WHEN, DURING A ROLL TO THE RIGHT, THE CONTROL STICK JAMMED DURING HIS ATTEMPT TO STOP THE ROLL. HE SLOWED/STOPPED THE ROLL USING
- [SDR 20000505SH032](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000505SH032), May 5, 2000: MAGNETO. CONTAMINATED. OWNER COMPLAINED OF ROUGH RUNNING/MISSING WHEN ENGINE HOT WHILE AT LOW POWER SETTINGS. RT MAG (4150) REMOVED. EXCESS PLAY IN DIST END BEARING (APPROX PLAY, .030
- [SDR 20000505SH031](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000505SH031), May 5, 2000: MAGNETO. CONTAMINATED. OWNER COMPLAINED OF ROUGH RUNNING/MISSING WHEN ENGINE HOT WHILE AT LOW POWER SETTINGS. RT MAG (4150) REMOVED. EXCESS PLAY IN DIST END BEARING (APPROX PLAY, .030

All 95: https://openairdocs.org/model/bellanca-8kcab/reports.md

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (147, first 50)

Approved for this model: the STC's model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. In force first, then newest. The registry doesn't record which STCs an aircraft has.

- [STC SA01233SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01233SE): Fabrication and installation of Alaskan Bushwheel LLC tail wheel and fork assembly. ABI, LLC
- [STC SA02571SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02571SE): Installation of Garmin G500/G600 TXi Integrated Avionics System (Primary Flight Display, Multi-Function Display, and Engine Indicating System Display). Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA01800SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01800SE): Fabrication and installation of new or replacement of existing instrument panel lights dimmer control. TCW Technologies, LLC
- [STC SA01861SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01861SE): Fabrication and installation of Landing Light Controller. TCW Technologies, LLC
- [STC SA12431SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA12431SE): One-only supplemental type certificate (STC) for airplane serial no. 963-2004 to allow operation under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR). Bruce P. Mamont
- [STC SA12428CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA12428CH): Installation of the Lycoming Engines Electronic Ignition System (EIS). Lycoming Engines, An Operating Division of AVCO Corporation
- [STC SA04837NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04837NY): Installation of AeroLED's Holdings, LLC., position lights, navigation lights, strobe lights and beacon lights. AeroLED's Holdings, LLC
- [STC SA12406WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA12406WI): Installation of a Garmin AXIS Flight Display System. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA04652CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04652CH): To allow use of 100R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specification. Swift Fuels LLC
- [STC SA02636SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02636SE): Installation of Garmin GPS 175 Navigation System and GNX 375 Navigation System with ADS-B In/Out Transponder. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA02019SE-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02019SE-D): Installation of Garmin Model GTN 625/635/650; 725/750 Navigation System. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA02511SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02511SE): Installation of replacement fuel quantity indicator sending unit(s). CiES Inc
- [STC SA33CE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA33CE): If Champion Part Number 7-480 door is installed, remove two of AN 380-2-2 cotter pins and two of AN 393-3 flat head pins as necessarry to remove one door. If American Champion Part Number 7-1265 door is installed, remove quick release pins to remove one door. Weight change --10lb at +21.06 arm. National Aeronca Association
- [STC SA02738CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02738CH): Installation of L-3 Communications Avionics Systems. Acron Aviation Inc
- [STC SA04046CH PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04046CH%20PAGE%201): Installation of L-3 GENESIS (TM) Electronic Standby Instrument System (ESI-500/MAG-500). Acron Aviation Inc
- [STC SA01240SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01240SE): Installation of secondary voltage indication system. Visual Instruments LLC
- [STC SA04378CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04378CH): Installation of an engine modified per STC SE04349CH. SureFly Partners Ltd
- [STC SA02594SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02594SE): SkyView HDX Instrumentation and Autopilot System manufactured. Dynon Avionics
- [STC SA01757WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01757WI): To allow the use of UL91 or UL94 (minimum) grade aviation fuel. Swift Fuels LLC
- [STC SA02658SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02658SE): Installation of Garmin GI 275 Multi-Function Display System. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA01899WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01899WI): Installation of Garmin G3X Touch Electronic Flight Instrument System. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA02019WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02019WI): Installation of the Trig Avionics TX56, TX56A, TX57, or TX57A VHF Nav-Com Radio. Peregrine
- [STC SA00756DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00756DE): Installation of Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B) Out Equipment using a Trig Avionics TT22 Transponder and an approved Global Positioning System (GPS) Position Sensor. Peregrine
- [STC SA11137SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA11137SC): Installation of Plane-Power ALT-FLX alternator. Hartzell Engine Technologies, LLC
- [STC SA02987CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02987CH): Installation of the Electroair Electronic Ignition System. Electroair Acquisition Corporation
- [STC SA02203AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02203AK): Installation of FlightLogic Synthetic Vision Electronic Flight Information System (EFIS-SV). Genesys Aerosystems Inc
- [STC SA04776NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04776NY): The HIPEC Covering and Finishing System must be performed and maintained. HIPEC Aircraft Coatings Inc
- [STC SA02444AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02444AK): Approval of the L-3 Communications NGT 9000/9000R ADS-B system installed. ADS-B Technologies LLC
- [STC SA01818WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01818WI): Installation of Garmin G5 Electronic Flight Instrument. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA02553AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02553AK): Fabrication and installation of a Tail Wheel Anti-Shimmy Dampener. Keller Engineering Group LLC
- [STC SA11174SC PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA11174SC%20PAGE%201): Installation of BendixKing by Honeywell KSN 770 and KSN 765 WAAS LPV approach capable nav/comm systems. Honeywell International Inc (Bendix King)
- [STC SA10822SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA10822SC): Installation of EFD1000 Primary Flight Display. Aspen Avionics Inc
- [STC SA00401BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00401BO): Installation of a SkyTrax100B UAT receiver. Avidyne Corporation
- [STC SA10618SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA10618SC): Amend aircraft operating limitations to allow IFR flight when equipment listed in Airplane Flight Manual Supplement BA-001 rev. IR, dated April 30, 2007 is required. Bowersox Ken
- [STC SA00410BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00410BO): Installation of an AV-30-C Multi-Mode Indicator. uAvionix Corporation
- [STC SA01831WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01831WI): To allow the use of UL91 (minimum) grade aviation fuel. Petersen Aviation Inc
- [STC SA02268CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02268CH): Installation of Airwolf Filter Corp. Air Oil Separator. Airwolf Filter Corporation
- [STC SA01714WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01714WI): Installation of a Garmin transponders: (a) GTX 330/330D/33/33D with ADS-B Out functionality; (b) GTX 335/335R/345/345R with ADS-B Out and In functionality; or (c) GTX 335R/345R with ADS-B Out functionality in select airplanes installed with G950/G1000 systems. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA04032CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04032CH): Install rocker switch assemblies. Electroair Acquisition Corporation
- [STC SA00344BO PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00344BO%20PAGE%201): Installation of Parmetheus Plus LED PAR36 and PAR46 taxi and landing lights. Whelen Aerospace Technologies
- [STC SA00744DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00744DE): Installation of the Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B) Out Equipment using a Trig Avionics TT31 Transponder and an approved position sensor. Peregrine
- [STC SA00765DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00765DE): Installation of Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B) Out functionality using the BendixKing KT74 Transponder and qualified position sensor. Peregrine
- [STC SA04362CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04362CH): Installation of the uAvionix skyBeacon Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) Out. uAvionix Corporation
- [STC SA04165NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04165NY): Installation of Latitude Technologies Skynode S200 Satcom system must be performed. Latitude Technologies Corporation
- [STC SA01435SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01435SE): Installation of J.P. Instruments (JPI) Primary Engine Data Management System. J. P. Instruments
- [STC SA09892AC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA09892AC): Installation of a Hartzell Propeller Inc. model HC-C2YR-4N/NC8302-7 propeller on an American Champion Aircraft Corp. model 8KCAB. Hartzell Propeller Inc
- [STC SA02153LA-D PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02153LA-D%20PAGE%202): Installation of Garmin G600 Primary Flight Display (PFD) and Multifunction Display (MFD) System. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA01835WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01835WI): Installation of Trig Avionics TY-96 or TY-97 VHF Communications Radio. Peregrine
- [STC SA00024NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00024NY): Installation of Airwolf remote mounted engine oil filter kit AFC-K007 on single or multi-engine fixed wing light aircraft incorporating Lycoming reciprocating engines of 450 horsepower or less. Airwolf Filter Corporation
- [STC SA01933LA-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01933LA-D): Installation of Garmin Model 400W / 500W Series GPS-WAAS Navigation System. Garmin International Inc

All 147: https://openairdocs.org/model/bellanca-8kcab/stcs.md

## The same model under other registry codes

Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes.

- [American Champion 8KCAB](https://openairdocs.org/model/american-champion-8kcab): 449 registered aircraft, registry code 2121000
- [Champion 8KCAB](https://openairdocs.org/model/champion-8kcab): 5 registered aircraft, registry code 2110612

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