N2900K - 1947 Luscombe 8A Aircraft Registration

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1947 LUSCOMBE 8A

Aircraft Description

N2900K is a 1947 Luscombe 8A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Henning Karl L in Burr Ridge, IL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on February 23, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on June 30, 1993. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N2900K is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A2F7DC (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N2900K 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 N2900K. 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
February 23, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 30, 1993

Registered Owner

Name
HENNING KARL L
Address
11301 71ST ST
City
BURR RIDGE
State / Zip Code
Illinois60527-4934
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)
50573734
Mode S Code (Hex)
A2F7DC

Additional Details

Registration
N2900K
Serial Number
5627
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
00710623

Data Source

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

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