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N238DM V

Bellanca 8KCAB · 1972 · Williamsburg, MI

This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N238DM is a 1972 Bellanca 8KCAB (serial 19-72), registered to Copeland Gary L (individual) in Williamsburg, MI. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires August 2027; the airworthiness certificate dates from May 1972 (54 years ago). It carries a Lycoming IO-320 SERIES engine rated at 150 hp, the engine on 35% of registered Bellanca 8KCABs. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address A2268F. It is one of 371 Bellanca 8KCAB aircraft on the FAA registry. Copeland Gary L holds 2 aircraft on the registry.

Registered owner
Copeland Gary L
Owner type
Individual
Based in
Williamsburg, MI
Serial number
19-72
Year built
1972 · 54 yrs old
Airworthiness class
1NA
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A2268F · 50423217 octal
Certificate issued
Aug 31, 2017
Airworthiness date
May 1, 1972
Last FAA activity
Mar 10, 2023
Registration expires
Aug 31, 2027
FAA region
Central

Source: FAA aircraft registry (public record). Community reviews and photos below.

Engine on this aircraft

Engine
Lycoming IO-320 SERIES
Engine type
Reciprocating (Piston)
Rated power
150 hp
Power per seat
75 hp
FAA engine code
41509

124 of the 351 registered Bellanca 8KCAB carry this engine (35%), across 16 engine variants on the type.

Source: FAA engine reference (ENGINE.txt), matched on this registration's engine code.

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ICAO24: a2268f
Last known — 1 week ago N238DM
Observed 2026-09-16 07:23:04 MST
Auto-refresh • Updated 0s ago
Ground speed
129 kt
Altitude (baro)
5,475 ft
Track
133.0°
Squawk
—
Wind / OAT
—
Autopilot target
—
Lat 44.98017, Lng -85.50438
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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 1220801

Bellanca 8KCAB
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Cruise: 88 KTAS
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 41509

Manufacturer: Lycoming
Model: IO-320 SERIES
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 150 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N238DM
Serial Number: 19-72
Year Manufactured: 1972
ACFTREF Code: 1220801
Engine Code: 41509
Status: V (V)
Certification: 1NA
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

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Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 50423217
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A2268F

Registrant

Copeland Gary L
Individual
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6818 Baggs Rd Nw
Williamsburg, MI, 496909767
FAA Region: Central

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Aug 31, 2017
Airworthiness May 1, 1972
Expiration Aug 31, 2027
Last Activity Mar 10, 2023
Data as of Sep 7, 2026

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