N25291 - 1940 Luscombe 8A Aircraft Registration

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1940 LUSCOMBE 8A

Aircraft Description

N25291 is a 1940 Luscombe 8A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Belton Aviation Maintenance Services LLC in Belton, SC. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 22, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on June 27, 2022. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N25291 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A26299 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N25291 was last updated on August 11, 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 N25291. 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
1940
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
June 22, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 27, 2022

Registered Owner

Name
BELTON AVIATION MAINTENANCE SERVICES LLC
Address
3 AERONCA RD
City
BELTON
State / Zip Code
South Carolina29627-8500
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)
50461231
Mode S Code (Hex)
A26299

Additional Details

Registration
N25291
Serial Number
1198
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
June 30, 2029
Last Action Date
August 11, 2023
Last Update Date
August 11, 2023
Unique ID
00172912

Data Source

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

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