N2073B - 1948 Luscombe 8A Aircraft Registration

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1948 LUSCOMBE 8A

Aircraft Description

N2073B is a 1948 Luscombe 8A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Westrum D Troy in Norwalk, IA. The registration certificate was issued on April 26, 2023. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N2073B is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A1AEC7 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N2073B was last updated on April 26, 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 N2073B. 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
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 26, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
WESTRUM D TROY
Address
208 CENTER STREET PL
City
NORWALK
State / Zip Code
Iowa50211-1606
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)
50327307
Mode S Code (Hex)
A1AEC7

Additional Details

Registration
N2073B
Serial Number
6500
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
April 30, 2030
Last Action Date
April 26, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00034668

Data Source

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

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