N25142 - 1939 Luscombe 8A Aircraft Registration

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1939 LUSCOMBE 8A

Aircraft Description

N25142 is a 1939 Luscombe 8A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to King Rachel G in Gainesville, FL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 13, 1955. The registration certificate was issued on August 23, 2022. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N25142 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A25E34 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N25142 was last updated on March 21, 2026. 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 N25142. 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
1939
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
August 13, 1955
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 23, 2022

Registered Owner

Name
KING RACHEL G
Address
3600 WINDMEADOWS BLVD APT 139
City
GAINESVILLE
State / Zip Code
Florida32608-9480
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)
50457064
Mode S Code (Hex)
A25E34

Additional Details

Registration
N25142
Serial Number
1066
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
August 31, 2029
Last Action Date
March 21, 2026
Last Update Date
August 25, 2023
Unique ID
00062932

Data Source

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

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