N2485K - 1947 Luscombe 8E Aircraft Registration

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1947 LUSCOMBE 8E

Aircraft Description

N2485K is a 1947 Luscombe 8E, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Kaplan Samuel in Santa Paula, CA. The registration certificate was issued on October 18, 2023. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor C85 SERIES engine producing 85 horsepower, N2485K is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A250C8 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N2485K was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 34.3472, -119.0610 on November 27, 2024. The FAA registry record for N2485K was last updated on October 18, 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 N2485K. 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
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
October 18, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
KAPLAN SAMUEL
Address
445 S OJAI ST
City
SANTA PAULA
State / Zip Code
California93060-3745
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)
50450310
Mode S Code (Hex)
A250C8

Additional Details

Registration
N2485K
Serial Number
5212
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
October 31, 2030
Last Action Date
October 18, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00053488

Last Known Position

Date
November 27, 2024 (UTC 19:13:17)
Airport
Latitude
34.347198
Longitude
-119.060997

Data Source

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

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