N2778K - 1947 Luscombe 8E Aircraft Registration

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1947 LUSCOMBE 8E

Aircraft Description

N2778K is a 1947 Luscombe 8E, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Deloach Albert D in Del Valle, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on February 7, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on December 11, 2021. The registration is set to expire on December 31, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N2778K is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A2C3F7 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N2778K was last updated on July 1, 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 N2778K. 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
1947
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
February 7, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
December 11, 2021

Registered Owner

Name
DELOACH ALBERT D
Address
1300 MAN O WAR DR
City
DEL VALLE
State / Zip Code
Texas78617-3038
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-320 SERIES
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50541767
Mode S Code (Hex)
A2C3F7

Additional Details

Registration
N2778K
Serial Number
5505
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
December 31, 2028
Last Action Date
July 1, 2023
Last Update Date
July 1, 2023
Unique ID
00990203

Data Source

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

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