N20659 - 1938 Luscombe 8A Aircraft Registration

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1938 LUSCOMBE 8A

Aircraft Description

N20659 is a 1938 Luscombe 8A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Dyer Albert L in New Smyrna Beach, FL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on February 12, 1958. The registration certificate was issued on July 28, 2010. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N20659 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A1AB76 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N20659 was last updated on April 14, 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 N20659. 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
1938
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
February 12, 1958
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 28, 2010

Registered Owner

Name
DYER ALBERT L
Address
89 CUNNINGHAM DR
City
NEW SMYRNA BEACH
State / Zip Code
Florida32168-5905
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)
50325566
Mode S Code (Hex)
A1AB76

Additional Details

Registration
N20659
Serial Number
822
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
January 31, 2028
Last Action Date
April 14, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00111162

Data Source

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

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