N1840K - 1946 Luscombe 8E Aircraft Registration

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1946 LUSCOMBE 8E

Aircraft Description

N1840K is a 1946 Luscombe 8E, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Slack Jonathan D in Bonfield, IL. The registration certificate was issued on January 3, 1989. The registration is set to expire on November 30, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor C85 SERIES engine producing 85 horsepower, N1840K is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A151EA (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N1840K was last updated on September 15, 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 N1840K. 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
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Partnership
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 3, 1989

Registered Owner

Name
SLACK JONATHAN D
Address
7300 LANDING LN
City
BONFIELD
State / Zip Code
Illinois60913
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)
50250752
Mode S Code (Hex)
A151EA

Additional Details

Registration
N1840K
Serial Number
4567
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
November 30, 2029
Last Action Date
September 15, 2023
Last Update Date
September 15, 2023
Unique ID
00724651

Data Source

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

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