N1786K - 1946 Luscombe 8E Aircraft Registration

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1946 LUSCOMBE 8E

Aircraft Description

N1786K is a 1946 Luscombe 8E, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Clemens Ryan in Wasilla, AK. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 26, 1957. The registration certificate was issued on September 19, 2025. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2032. Powered by a Cont Motor C85 SERIES engine producing 85 horsepower, N1786K is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A13A19 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N1786K was last updated on September 19, 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 N1786K. 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
November 26, 1957
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 19, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
CLEMENS RYAN
Address
4075 S COUNTRY DR
STE B PO# 877115
City
WASILLA
State / Zip Code
Alaska99687
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)
50235031
Mode S Code (Hex)
A13A19

Additional Details

Registration
N1786K
Serial Number
4513
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
September 30, 2032
Last Action Date
September 19, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00312480

Data Source

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

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