N18WS - 1947 Luscombe 8E Aircraft Registration

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1947 LUSCOMBE 8E

Aircraft Description

N18WS is a 1947 Luscombe 8E, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Mason Loretta L in Cardington, OH. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 26, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on May 6, 2019. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor C85 SERIES engine producing 85 horsepower, N18WS is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A14058 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N18WS was last updated on August 4, 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 N18WS. 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
1947
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
June 26, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 6, 2019

Registered Owner

Name
MASON LORETTA L
Address
3177 TR 152
City
CARDINGTON
State / Zip Code
Ohio43315
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)
50240130
Mode S Code (Hex)
A14058

Additional Details

Registration
N18WS
Serial Number
4737
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
May 31, 2029
Last Action Date
August 4, 2023
Last Update Date
August 4, 2023
Unique ID
00782530

Data Source

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

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