N28829 - 1940 Luscombe 8C Aircraft Registration

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1940 LUSCOMBE 8C

Aircraft Description

N28829 is a 1940 Luscombe 8C, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Engler William O in Filion, MI. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 8, 1955. The registration certificate was issued on July 25, 2012. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C75 SERIES engine producing 75 horsepower, N28829 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A2EE73 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N28829 was last updated on May 26, 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 8C model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N28829. 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
8C
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
L8Silvaire 8A
Cruise Speed
86 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
September 8, 1955
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 25, 2012

Registered Owner

Name
ENGLER WILLIAM O
Address
1876 W FILION RD
City
FILION
State / Zip Code
Michigan48432-9785
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
A&C75 SERIES
Horsepower
75 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50567163
Mode S Code (Hex)
A2EE73

Additional Details

Registration
N28829
Serial Number
1571
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
July 31, 2028
Last Action Date
May 26, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00890533

Data Source

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

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