N1908K - 1947 Luscombe 8E Aircraft Registration

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1947 LUSCOMBE 8E

Aircraft Description

N1908K is a 1947 Luscombe 8E, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Harding Nelson in Fort Jones, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 29, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on May 5, 1995. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor C85 SERIES engine producing 85 horsepower, N1908K is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A16BA5 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N1908K was last updated on January 22, 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 N1908K. 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 29, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 5, 1995

Registered Owner

Name
HARDING NELSON
Address
PO BOX 306
City
FORT JONES
State / Zip Code
California96032-0306
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)
50265645
Mode S Code (Hex)
A16BA5

Additional Details

Registration
N1908K
Serial Number
4635
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
June 30, 2027
Last Action Date
January 22, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00272870

Data Source

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

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