N1891B - 1948 Luscombe 8C Aircraft Registration

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1948 LUSCOMBE 8C

Aircraft Description

N1891B is a 1948 Luscombe 8C, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Smithwick Patrick Michael Trustee in Kiowa, CO. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on January 19, 1965. The registration certificate was issued on November 19, 2018. The registration is set to expire on November 30, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C75 SERIES engine producing 75 horsepower, N1891B is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A16498 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N1891B was last updated on June 23, 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 8C model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N1891B. 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
1948
Manufacturer
LUSCOMBE
Model
8C
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
L8Silvaire 8A
Cruise Speed
86 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
January 19, 1965
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
November 19, 2018

Registered Owner

Name
SMITHWICK PATRICK MICHAEL TRUSTEE
Address
27459 PLAINVIEW DR
City
KIOWA
State / Zip Code
Colorado80117-8828
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
A&C75 SERIES
Horsepower
75 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50262230
Mode S Code (Hex)
A16498

Additional Details

Registration
N1891B
Serial Number
6318
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
November 30, 2028
Last Action Date
June 23, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00422790

Data Source

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

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