C-YEC - 1946 Luscombe 8E Aircraft Registration

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1946 Luscombe 8E

Aircraft Description

NC-YEC is a 1946 Luscombe 8E, a single-engine aircraft registered to Michael R Mathias in Newcastle, Ontario. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is C03FCB (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-YEC. 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
1946
Manufacturer
Luscombe
Model
8E
Type Aircraft
ICAO Type Code
L8Silvaire 8A
Airworthiness Date
Classification
Type Registration
Unknown
Status
Cert Issue Date

Registered Owner

Name
Michael R Mathias
Address
3955 Highway #2
City
Newcastle
State / Zip Code
OntarioL1B1L9
Country
Canada

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Number of Engines
1
Mode S Code (Oct)
Mode S Code (Hex)
C03FCB

Additional Details

Registration
C-YEC
Serial Number
6367
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