N28628 - 1940 Luscombe 8A Aircraft Registration

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1940 LUSCOMBE 8A

Aircraft Description

N28628 is a 1940 Luscombe 8A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Boyette Robert J in Meridian, ID. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on February 15, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on January 24, 1983. The registration is set to expire on November 30, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N28628 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A2E704 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N28628 was last updated on September 15, 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 N28628. 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
February 15, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 24, 1983

Registered Owner

Name
BOYETTE ROBERT J
Address
2065 WALTMAN ST
City
MERIDIAN
State / Zip Code
Idaho83642-6124
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)
50563404
Mode S Code (Hex)
A2E704

Additional Details

Registration
N28628
Serial Number
1457
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
November 30, 2029
Last Action Date
September 15, 2023
Last Update Date
September 15, 2023
Unique ID
00390473

Data Source

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

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