N1739K - 1946 Luscombe 8E Aircraft Registration

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1946 LUSCOMBE 8E

Aircraft Description

N1739K is a 1946 Luscombe 8E, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Bas Part Sales LLC in Greeley, CO. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 23, 1956. Powered by a Cont Motor C85 SERIES engine producing 85 horsepower, N1739K is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A127EF (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N1739K was last updated on July 7, 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 8E model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N1739K. 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
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
March 23, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date

Registered Owner

Name
BAS PART SALES LLC
Address
575 ED BEEGLES LN
City
GREELEY
State / Zip Code
Colorado80631
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)
50223757
Mode S Code (Hex)
A127EF

Additional Details

Registration
N1739K
Serial Number
4466
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
Last Action Date
July 7, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00982360

Data Source

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

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