N2893K - 1947 Luscombe 8A Aircraft Registration

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1947 LUSCOMBE 8A

Aircraft Description

N2893K is a 1947 Luscombe 8A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Rossman Robert L in Crested Butte, CO. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 23, 1955. The registration certificate was issued on July 1, 2014. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N2893K is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A2F235 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N2893K was last updated on March 4, 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 N2893K. 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
1947
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
July 23, 1955
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 1, 2014

Registered Owner

Name
ROSSMAN ROBERT L
Address
PO BOX 3367
City
CRESTED BUTTE
State / Zip Code
Colorado81224-3367
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)
50571065
Mode S Code (Hex)
A2F235

Additional Details

Registration
N2893K
Serial Number
5620
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
July 31, 2027
Last Action Date
March 4, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00490573

Data Source

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

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