N1642B - 1948 Luscombe 11A Aircraft Registration

1948 LUSCOMBE 11A

Aircraft Description

N1642B is a 1948 Luscombe 11A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Western Antique Aeroplane & Automobile Museum in Hood River, OR. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 16, 1962. The registration certificate was issued on August 31, 2016. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor E185 SERIES engine producing 205 horsepower, N1642B is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A1032A (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N1642B was last updated on August 25, 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 11A model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N1642B. 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
11A
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
Cruise Speed
111 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
May 16, 1962
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 31, 2016

Registered Owner

Name
WESTERN ANTIQUE AEROPLANE & AUTOMOBILE MUSEUM
Address
1600 AIR MUSEUM RD
City
HOOD RIVER
State / Zip Code
Oregon97031-9800
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
E185 SERIES
Horsepower
205 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50201452
Mode S Code (Hex)
A1032A

Additional Details

Registration
N1642B
Serial Number
11-148
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
August 31, 2029
Last Action Date
August 25, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00070480

Data Source

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

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