N1977B - 1948 Luscombe 8A Aircraft Registration

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1948 LUSCOMBE 8A

Aircraft Description

N1977B is a 1948 Luscombe 8A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Sterner Robert E in Kettle Falls, WA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 26, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on May 21, 2003. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N1977B is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A1857B (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N1977B was last updated on March 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 8A model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N1977B. 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
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
April 26, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 21, 2003

Registered Owner

Name
STERNER ROBERT E
Address
32 SHERMAN SHOP RD
City
KETTLE FALLS
State / Zip Code
Washington99141-9474
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)
50302573
Mode S Code (Hex)
A1857B

Additional Details

Registration
N1977B
Serial Number
6404
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
July 31, 2027
Last Action Date
March 4, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00263050

Data Source

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

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