N1512B - Luscombe 8F Aircraft Registration

L8

LUSCOMBE 8F

Aircraft Description

N1512B is a Luscombe 8F, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Bradley Larry A in Lafayette, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 29, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on September 24, 2018. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor C85 SERIES engine producing 85 horsepower, N1512B is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A0D086 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N1512B was last updated on June 10, 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 8F model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N1512B. 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
8F
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
L8Silvaire 8A
Cruise Speed
86 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
June 29, 1956
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 24, 2018

Registered Owner

Name
BRADLEY LARRY A
Address
782 SOLANA DR
City
LAFAYETTE
State / Zip Code
California94549-5207
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)
50150206
Mode S Code (Hex)
A0D086

Additional Details

Registration
N1512B
Serial Number
6139
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
September 30, 2028
Last Action Date
June 10, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00060840

Data Source

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

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