N28579 - 1940 Luscombe 8A Aircraft Registration

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1940 LUSCOMBE 8A

Aircraft Description

N28579 is a 1940 Luscombe 8A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Lutz Terry L in Williamston, MI. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 2, 1953. The registration certificate was issued on May 25, 1970. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N28579 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A2E3FD (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N28579 was last updated on October 20, 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 N28579. 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
May 2, 1953
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 25, 1970

Registered Owner

Name
LUTZ TERRY L
Address
6055 LOUNSBURY RD
City
WILLIAMSTON
State / Zip Code
Michigan48895-9482
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)
50561775
Mode S Code (Hex)
A2E3FD

Additional Details

Registration
N28579
Serial Number
1408
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
April 30, 2030
Last Action Date
October 20, 2023
Last Update Date
October 20, 2023
Unique ID
00460483

Data Source

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

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