N1976K - 1947 Luscombe 8E Aircraft Registration

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1947 LUSCOMBE 8E

Aircraft Description

N1976K is a 1947 Luscombe 8E, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Vessey Benjamin S in Fort Collins, CO. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 15, 1958. The registration certificate was issued on July 20, 2018. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor C85 SERIES engine producing 85 horsepower, N1976K is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A18560 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N1976K was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 40.4622, -105.0174 on February 4, 2026. The FAA registry record for N1976K was last updated on March 14, 2025. 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 N1976K. 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
October 15, 1958
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 20, 2018

Registered Owner

Name
VESSEY BENJAMIN S
Address
8412 S LOUDEN CROSSING CT
City
FORT COLLINS
State / Zip Code
Colorado80528-9395
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)
50302540
Mode S Code (Hex)
A18560

Additional Details

Registration
N1976K
Serial Number
4703
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
July 31, 2028
Last Action Date
March 14, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00343060

Last Known Position

Date
April 5, 2026 (UTC 17:01:01)
Airport
Latitude
40.432343
Longitude
-105.003662

Data Source

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

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