N2290K - 1947 Luscombe 8E Aircraft Registration

L8

1947 LUSCOMBE 8E

Aircraft Description

N2290K is a 1947 Luscombe 8E, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Hansen Christian F in Tucson, AZ. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 1, 1994. The registration certificate was issued on October 2, 2015. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor 0-200 SERIES engine producing 100 horsepower, N2290K is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A204D2 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N2290K was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 31.9375, -110.3539 on March 16, 2026. The FAA registry record for N2290K 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 8E model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N2290K. 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
November 1, 1994
Classification
Experimental 1 Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
October 2, 2015

Registered Owner

Name
HANSEN CHRISTIAN F
Address
5250 N MOUNT LEMMON SHORT RD
City
TUCSON
State / Zip Code
Arizona85749-9689
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
0-200 SERIES
Horsepower
100 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50402322
Mode S Code (Hex)
A204D2

Additional Details

Registration
N2290K
Serial Number
5017
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
00782032

Last Known Position

Date
April 27, 2026 (UTC 17:54:11)
Airport
Latitude
31.977127
Longitude
-110.503839

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC