N2942K - Luscombe 8A Aircraft Registration

L8

LUSCOMBE 8A

Aircraft Description

N2942K is a Luscombe 8A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Cuvar Philip M in Granite City, IL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 11, 1957. The registration certificate was issued on July 10, 2015. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N2942K is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A306FE (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N2942K was last updated on May 26, 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 N2942K. 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
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
September 11, 1957
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 10, 2015

Registered Owner

Name
CUVAR PHILIP M
Address
4733 VINCENT ST
City
GRANITE CITY
State / Zip Code
Illinois62040-2570
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)
50603376
Mode S Code (Hex)
A306FE

Additional Details

Registration
N2942K
Serial Number
5669
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
July 31, 2028
Last Action Date
May 26, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00380753

Data Source

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

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