N1273B - Luscombe 8A Aircraft Registration

L8

LUSCOMBE 8A

Aircraft Description

N1273B is a Luscombe 8A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Dorazio Rp in Winooski, VT. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 6, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on May 6, 2021. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N1273B is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A07076 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N1273B was last updated on May 12, 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 8A model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N1273B. 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
Manufacturer
LUSCOMBE
Model
8A
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
L8Silvaire 8A
Cruise Speed
86 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
March 6, 1956
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 6, 2021

Registered Owner

Name
DORAZIO RP
Address
PO BOX 164
City
WINOOSKI
State / Zip Code
Vermont05404-0164
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
A&C65 SERIES
Horsepower
65 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50070166
Mode S Code (Hex)
A07076

Additional Details

Registration
N1273B
Serial Number
5900
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
May 31, 2028
Last Action Date
May 12, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00130660

Data Source

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

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