N1554B - 1948 Luscombe 8E Aircraft Registration

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1948 LUSCOMBE 8E

Aircraft Description

N1554B is a 1948 Luscombe 8E, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Pingston Robert D in Morrice, MI. The registration certificate was issued on July 20, 2021. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor C85 SERIES engine producing 85 horsepower, N1554B is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A0DFA8 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N1554B was last updated on May 26, 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 8E model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N1554B. 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
1948
Manufacturer
LUSCOMBE
Model
8E
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
L8Silvaire 8A
Cruise Speed
86 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 20, 2021

Registered Owner

Name
PINGSTON ROBERT D
Address
3949 E BEARD RD
City
MORRICE
State / Zip Code
Michigan48857-9732
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)
50157650
Mode S Code (Hex)
A0DFA8

Additional Details

Registration
N1554B
Serial Number
6181
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
July 31, 2028
Last Action Date
May 26, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00440900

Data Source

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

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