N22020 - 1938 Luscombe 8A Aircraft Registration

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1938 LUSCOMBE 8A

Aircraft Description

N22020 is a 1938 Luscombe 8A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Wilder John G in Austin, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 4, 1964. The registration certificate was issued on November 3, 1987. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N22020 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A1E3B8 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N22020 was last updated on June 16, 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 N22020. 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
May 4, 1964
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
November 3, 1987

Registered Owner

Name
WILDER JOHN G
Address
11403 RANDY RD
City
AUSTIN
State / Zip Code
Texas78726-1306
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)
50361670
Mode S Code (Hex)
A1E3B8

Additional Details

Registration
N22020
Serial Number
870
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
October 31, 2028
Last Action Date
June 16, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00211752

Data Source

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

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