N208DL - 1947 Luscombe 8E Aircraft Registration

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1947 LUSCOMBE 8E

Aircraft Description

N208DL is a 1947 Luscombe 8E, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered in the United States. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 16, 2024. The registration certificate was issued on January 22, 2024. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2031. Powered by a Cont Motor C85-8F engine producing 85 horsepower, N208DL is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A1B011 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N208DL was last tracked by AviatorDB near Santa Maria Public Airport Captain G Allan Hancock Field (KSMX) on March 21, 2026. The FAA registry record for N208DL was last updated on October 18, 2024. 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 N208DL. 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 16, 2024
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Partnership
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 22, 2024

Registered Owner

The registered owner has requested to keep this data private under Title 49 of the United States Code, Section 44114.

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
C85-8F
Horsepower
85 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50330021
Mode S Code (Hex)
A1B011

Additional Details

Registration
N208DL
Serial Number
5478
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
January 31, 2031
Last Action Date
October 18, 2024
Last Update Date
October 18, 2024
Unique ID
00592043

Last Known Position

Date
April 3, 2026 (UTC 03:42:18)
Airport
Latitude
34.902249
Longitude
-120.452142

Data Source

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

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