N1426K - 1946 Luscombe 8A Aircraft Registration

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1946 LUSCOMBE 8A

Aircraft Description

N1426K is a 1946 Luscombe 8A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Davis John E in Fairland, IN. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 7, 1955. The registration certificate was issued on June 11, 2025. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2032. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C75 SERIES engine producing 75 horsepower, N1426K is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A0AD52 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N1426K was last updated on June 11, 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 N1426K. 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
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
August 7, 1955
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 11, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
DAVIS JOHN E
Address
7438 N 650 W
City
FAIRLAND
State / Zip Code
Indiana46126-9791
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
A&C75 SERIES
Horsepower
75 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50126522
Mode S Code (Hex)
A0AD52

Additional Details

Registration
N1426K
Serial Number
4153
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
June 30, 2032
Last Action Date
June 11, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00011650

Data Source

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

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