N1197B - 1947 Luscombe 8C Aircraft Registration

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1947 LUSCOMBE 8C

Aircraft Description

N1197B is a 1947 Luscombe 8C, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Deyoe Thomas B in Beaver, OR. The registration certificate was issued on August 26, 2010. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor C85 SERIES engine producing 85 horsepower, N1197B is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A050F1 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N1197B was last updated on April 28, 2023. 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 8C model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N1197B. 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
8C
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
L8Silvaire 8A
Cruise Speed
86 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 26, 2010

Registered Owner

Name
DEYOE THOMAS B
Address
22540 WOLF CREEK RD
City
BEAVER
State / Zip Code
Oregon97108-9707
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
C85 SERIES
Horsepower
85 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50050361
Mode S Code (Hex)
A050F1

Additional Details

Registration
N1197B
Serial Number
5824
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
March 31, 2028
Last Action Date
April 28, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00634632

Data Source

Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov

Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC