N1291B - 1947 Luscombe 8A Aircraft Registration

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1947 LUSCOMBE 8A

Aircraft Description

N1291B is a 1947 Luscombe 8A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Kegin Kevin M in Salem, IL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 13, 1955. The registration certificate was issued on May 6, 2025. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2032. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N1291B is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A0779E (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N1291B was last updated on May 6, 2025. 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 N1291B. 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
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
September 13, 1955
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 6, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
KEGIN KEVIN M
Address
1100 AIRPORT RD
City
SALEM
State / Zip Code
Illinois62881-1046
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)
50073636
Mode S Code (Hex)
A0779E

Additional Details

Registration
N1291B
Serial Number
5918
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
May 31, 2032
Last Action Date
May 6, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00600710

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-04-01 01:32:20 UTC