C-FGTX - 1940 Luscombe 8A Aircraft Registration

L8

1940 Luscombe 8A

Aircraft Description

NC-FGTX is a 1940 Luscombe 8A, a single-engine aircraft registered to Evan David Richards in Melbourne, Ontario. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is C011DE (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 8A model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving NC-FGTX. 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
1940
Manufacturer
Luscombe
Model
8A
Type Aircraft
ICAO Type Code
L8Silvaire 8A
Airworthiness Date
Classification
Type Registration
Unknown
Status
Cert Issue Date

Registered Owner

Name
Evan David Richards
Address
5971 Hyndman Dr
City
Melbourne
State / Zip Code
OntarioN0L1T0
Country
Canada

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Number of Engines
1
Mode S Code (Oct)
Mode S Code (Hex)
C011DE

Additional Details

Registration
C-FGTX
Serial Number
1597
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