N2690K - Luscombe 8E Aircraft Registration

L8

LUSCOMBE 8E

Aircraft Description

N2690K is a Luscombe 8E, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Gaines Robert in Brighton, CO. The registration certificate was issued on May 20, 1991. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2027. The aircraft is configured with 2 seats. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A2A2CE (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N2690K was last updated on March 4, 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 8E model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N2690K. 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
Classification
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 20, 1991

Registered Owner

Name
GAINES ROBERT
Address
15622 DUQUESNE CIR
City
BRIGHTON
State / Zip Code
Colorado80603-3859
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Mode S Code (Oct)
50521316
Mode S Code (Hex)
A2A2CE

Additional Details

Registration
N2690K
Serial Number
5417
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
July 31, 2027
Last Action Date
March 4, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00472369

Data Source

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

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