N28830 - 1940 Luscombe 8C Aircraft Registration

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1940 LUSCOMBE 8C

Aircraft Description

N28830 is a 1940 Luscombe 8C, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to La Porte Timothy J in Iliamna, AK. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 14, 1968. The registration certificate was issued on August 19, 1971. The registration is set to expire on February 29, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C75 SERIES engine producing 75 horsepower, N28830 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A2EE8D (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N28830 was last updated on April 21, 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 N28830. 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
October 14, 1968
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 19, 1971

Registered Owner

Name
LA PORTE TIMOTHY J
Address
BOX 109
City
ILIAMNA
State / Zip Code
Alaska99606
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)
50567215
Mode S Code (Hex)
A2EE8D

Additional Details

Registration
N28830
Serial Number
1572
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
February 29, 2028
Last Action Date
April 21, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00180543

Data Source

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

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