N1946S - 1946 Luscombe 8A Aircraft Registration

L8

1946 LUSCOMBE 8A

Aircraft Description

N1946S is a 1946 Luscombe 8A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Lento LLC in Deer Park, WA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 13, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on September 23, 2021. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N1946S is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A17A42 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N1946S was last updated on June 10, 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 8A model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N1946S. 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
8A
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
L8Silvaire 8A
Cruise Speed
86 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
March 13, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 23, 2021

Registered Owner

Name
LENTO LLC
Address
417 N COLVILLE RD
City
DEER PARK
State / Zip Code
Washington99006-6070
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
A&C65 SERIES
Horsepower
65 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50275102
Mode S Code (Hex)
A17A42

Additional Details

Registration
N1946S
Serial Number
3038
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
September 30, 2028
Last Action Date
June 10, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00621217

Data Source

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

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