N1712K - 1947 Luscombe 8E Aircraft Registration

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1947 LUSCOMBE 8E

Aircraft Description

N1712K is a 1947 Luscombe 8E, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Dethardt James J in Little Chute, WI. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 18, 1981. The registration certificate was issued on May 15, 2019. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor C85 SERIES engine producing 85 horsepower, N1712K is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A11F8C (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N1712K was last updated on August 4, 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 N1712K. 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
1947
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
November 18, 1981
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 15, 2019

Registered Owner

Name
DETHARDT JAMES J
Address
1206 COOLIDGE AVE
City
LITTLE CHUTE
State / Zip Code
Wisconsin54140-2341
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)
50217614
Mode S Code (Hex)
A11F8C

Additional Details

Registration
N1712K
Serial Number
4439
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
May 31, 2029
Last Action Date
August 4, 2023
Last Update Date
August 4, 2023
Unique ID
00932310

Data Source

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

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