N28404 - 1940 Luscombe 8A Aircraft Registration

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1940 LUSCOMBE 8A

Aircraft Description

N28404 is a 1940 Luscombe 8A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Bongiovanni Joseph T in Ocala, FL. The registration certificate was issued on June 4, 2007. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N28404 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A2DF4C (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N28404 was last updated on March 17, 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 N28404. 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
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 4, 2007

Registered Owner

Name
BONGIOVANNI JOSEPH T
Address
6880 NW 21ST ST
City
OCALA
State / Zip Code
Florida34482-4406
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)
50557514
Mode S Code (Hex)
A2DF4C

Additional Details

Registration
N28404
Serial Number
1271
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
September 30, 2027
Last Action Date
March 17, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00250473

Data Source

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

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