N28837 - 1940 Luscombe 8B Aircraft Registration

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1940 LUSCOMBE 8B

Aircraft Description

N28837 is a 1940 Luscombe 8B, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Hamlin Timothy B in Garden City, KS. The registration certificate was issued on November 3, 2018. The registration is set to expire on November 30, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming 0-145B SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N28837 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A2EE94 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N28837 was last updated on June 23, 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 8B model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N28837. 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
8B
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
November 3, 2018

Registered Owner

Name
HAMLIN TIMOTHY B
Address
1806 PATS DR
City
GARDEN CITY
State / Zip Code
Kansas67846-6324
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-145B SERIES
Horsepower
65 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50567224
Mode S Code (Hex)
A2EE94

Additional Details

Registration
N28837
Serial Number
1579
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
November 30, 2028
Last Action Date
June 23, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00069638

Data Source

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

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