N1721K - Luscombe 8E Aircraft Registration

L8

LUSCOMBE 8E

Aircraft Description

N1721K is a Luscombe 8E, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Letkeman John K in Seminole, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 22, 1955. The registration certificate was issued on January 31, 2018. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor C85 SERIES engine producing 85 horsepower, N1721K is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A12320 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N1721K was last updated on April 14, 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 N1721K. 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
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
July 22, 1955
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 31, 2018

Registered Owner

Name
LETKEMAN JOHN K
Address
598 COUNTY ROAD 305
City
SEMINOLE
State / Zip Code
Texas79360-5723
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)
50221440
Mode S Code (Hex)
A12320

Additional Details

Registration
N1721K
Serial Number
4448
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
January 31, 2028
Last Action Date
April 14, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00282340

Data Source

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

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