N28905 - 1941 Luscombe 8C Aircraft Registration

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1941 LUSCOMBE 8C

Aircraft Description

N28905 is a 1941 Luscombe 8C, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Nuss Thomas J in Conway Springs, KS. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 25, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on April 15, 2009. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N28905 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A2F1E0 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N28905 was last updated on September 30, 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 N28905. 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
1941
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
June 25, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 15, 2009

Registered Owner

Name
NUSS THOMAS J
Address
983 W 120TH AVE N
City
CONWAY SPRINGS
State / Zip Code
Kansas67031-8046
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)
50570740
Mode S Code (Hex)
A2F1E0

Additional Details

Registration
N28905
Serial Number
1647
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
January 31, 2030
Last Action Date
September 30, 2023
Last Update Date
September 30, 2023
Unique ID
00780563

Data Source

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

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