C-FSHS - 1947 Luscombe 8E Aircraft Registration

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1947 Luscombe 8E

Aircraft Description

NC-FSHS is a 1947 Luscombe 8E, a single-engine aircraft registered to Stephen Drew Forsyth in Smithers, British Columbia. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is C03051 (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 8E model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving NC-FSHS. 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
1947
Manufacturer
Luscombe
Model
8E
Type Aircraft
ICAO Type Code
L8Silvaire 8A
Airworthiness Date
Classification
Type Registration
Unknown
Status
Cert Issue Date

Registered Owner

Name
Stephen Drew Forsyth
Address
Box 3991
4204 Mountainview Dr
City
Smithers
State / Zip Code
British ColumbiaV0J2N0
Country
Canada

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Number of Engines
1
Mode S Code (Oct)
Mode S Code (Hex)
C03051

Additional Details

Registration
C-FSHS
Serial Number
6480
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