N2548K - Luscombe 8E Aircraft Registration

L8

LUSCOMBE 8E

Aircraft Description

N2548K is a Luscombe 8E, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Bauer Keith F in Taneytown, MD. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 16, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on January 21, 2025. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2032. Powered by a Cont Motor C85 SERIES engine producing 85 horsepower, N2548K is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A269D4 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N2548K was last updated on January 21, 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 N2548K. 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
June 16, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 21, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
BAUER KEITH F
Address
6026 CONOVER RD
City
TANEYTOWN
State / Zip Code
Maryland21787-1220
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)
50464724
Mode S Code (Hex)
A269D4

Additional Details

Registration
N2548K
Serial Number
5275
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
January 31, 2032
Last Action Date
January 21, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00513022

Data Source

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

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