N1579K - 1946 Luscombe 8A Aircraft Registration

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1946 LUSCOMBE 8A

Aircraft Description

N1579K is a 1946 Luscombe 8A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Dematteo Scott R in Arroyo Grande, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 27, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on September 25, 2025. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2032. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N1579K is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A0E7CD (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N1579K was last updated on September 25, 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 N1579K. 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
March 27, 1956
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 25, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
DEMATTEO SCOTT R
Address
825 VIRGINIA DR
City
ARROYO GRANDE
State / Zip Code
California93420-4220
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)
50163715
Mode S Code (Hex)
A0E7CD

Additional Details

Registration
N1579K
Serial Number
4306
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
September 30, 2032
Last Action Date
September 25, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00010950

Data Source

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

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