N2488K - Luscombe 8E Aircraft Registration

L8

LUSCOMBE 8E

Aircraft Description

N2488K is a Luscombe 8E, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Bruton Bert L in San Angelo, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on February 10, 1958. The registration certificate was issued on April 29, 2025. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2032. Powered by a Cont Motor C85 SERIES engine producing 85 horsepower, N2488K is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A25131 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N2488K was last updated on April 29, 2025. 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 N2488K. 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
February 10, 1958
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 29, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
BRUTON BERT L
Address
5249 N BENTWOOD DR
City
SAN ANGELO
State / Zip Code
Texas76904-8737
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)
50450461
Mode S Code (Hex)
A25131

Additional Details

Registration
N2488K
Serial Number
5215
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
April 30, 2032
Last Action Date
April 29, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00952802

Data Source

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

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