N2315K - 1947 Luscombe 8A Aircraft Registration

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1947 LUSCOMBE 8A

Aircraft Description

N2315K is a 1947 Luscombe 8A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Welch Christopher M in Bozeman, MT. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 18, 1955. The registration certificate was issued on March 31, 2021. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N2315K is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A20F48 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N2315K was last updated on April 28, 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 N2315K. 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
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
September 18, 1955
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 31, 2021

Registered Owner

Name
WELCH CHRISTOPHER M
Address
511 W SPRING CREEK DR
City
BOZEMAN
State / Zip Code
Montana59715-6199
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)
50407510
Mode S Code (Hex)
A20F48

Additional Details

Registration
N2315K
Serial Number
5042
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
March 31, 2028
Last Action Date
April 28, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00301334

Data Source

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

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