N1442K - 1946 Luscombe 8A Aircraft Registration

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1946 LUSCOMBE 8A

Aircraft Description

N1442K is a 1946 Luscombe 8A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Gibbs Lena R in Eagle River, AK. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on January 28, 1958. The registration certificate was issued on May 31, 2023. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N1442K is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A0B434 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N1442K was last updated on May 31, 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 N1442K. 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
January 28, 1958
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 31, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
GIBBS LENA R
Address
12633 CRESTED BUTTE DR
City
EAGLE RIVER
State / Zip Code
Alaska99577-7653
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)
50132064
Mode S Code (Hex)
A0B434

Additional Details

Registration
N1442K
Serial Number
4169
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
May 31, 2030
Last Action Date
May 31, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00381710

Data Source

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

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