C-FFAI - 1949 Luscombe 8F Aircraft Registration

L8

1949 Luscombe 8F

Aircraft Description

NC-FFAI is a 1949 Luscombe 8F, a single-engine aircraft registered to Pierre William Bailey in Vanderhoof, British Columbia. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is C00D3D (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

Luscombe Aircraft Corporation produced all-metal light aircraft from 1933 to 1960. The Luscombe 8 Silvaire is a classic taildragger that pioneered metal construction in light aircraft and remains popular with vintage aviation enthusiasts. AviatorDB tracks 1,585 Luscombe aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the 8F model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving NC-FFAI. 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
1949
Manufacturer
Luscombe
Model
8F
Type Aircraft
ICAO Type Code
L8Silvaire 8A
Airworthiness Date
Classification
Type Registration
Unknown
Status
Cert Issue Date

Registered Owner

Name
Pierre William Bailey
Address
55000 Jardine Loop Rd
City
Vanderhoof
State / Zip Code
British ColumbiaV0J3A3
Country
Canada

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Number of Engines
1
Mode S Code (Oct)
Mode S Code (Hex)
C00D3D

Additional Details

Registration
C-FFAI
Serial Number
6010
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
Expiration Date
Last Action Date
Last Update Date
January 24, 2026
Unique ID

Data Source

Data provided by Transport Canada. Contact the agency directly for more information.

Last updated: 2026-04-01 01:32:20 UTC