N25215 - 1939 Luscombe 8A Aircraft Registration

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1939 LUSCOMBE 8A

Aircraft Description

N25215 is a 1939 Luscombe 8A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Harkness Kathy A in Denton, MD. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 14, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on February 28, 2025. The registration is set to expire on February 29, 2032. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N25215 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A26185 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N25215 was last updated on February 28, 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 8A model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N25215. 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
April 14, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 28, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
HARKNESS KATHY A
Address
205 GAY ST
City
DENTON
State / Zip Code
Maryland21629-1021
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)
50460605
Mode S Code (Hex)
A26185

Additional Details

Registration
N25215
Serial Number
1120
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
February 29, 2032
Last Action Date
February 28, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00563122

Data Source

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

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