N2189B - Luscombe 8E Aircraft Registration

L8

LUSCOMBE 8E

Aircraft Description

N2189B is a Luscombe 8E, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Bolton Derwin B in Jacksonville, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 2, 1957. The registration certificate was issued on May 31, 2022. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor C85 SERIES engine producing 85 horsepower, N2189B is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A1DACF (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N2189B was last updated on August 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 8E model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N2189B. 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
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
April 2, 1957
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 31, 2022

Registered Owner

Name
BOLTON DERWIN B
Address
4783 STATE HIGHWAY 135 N
City
JACKSONVILLE
State / Zip Code
Texas75766-6972
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)
50355317
Mode S Code (Hex)
A1DACF

Additional Details

Registration
N2189B
Serial Number
6616
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
May 31, 2029
Last Action Date
August 4, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00341632

Data Source

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

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