N2971K - 1947 Luscombe 8A Aircraft Registration

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1947 LUSCOMBE 8A

Aircraft Description

N2971K is a 1947 Luscombe 8A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Harmacinski Ilse Trustee in Punta Gorda, FL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on February 3, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on June 2, 2024. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2031. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N2971K is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A31200 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N2971K was last updated on June 2, 2024. 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 N2971K. 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 3, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 2, 2024

Registered Owner

Name
HARMACINSKI ILSE TRUSTEE
Address
2813 DEBORAH DR
City
PUNTA GORDA
State / Zip Code
Florida33950-8131
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)
50611000
Mode S Code (Hex)
A31200

Additional Details

Registration
N2971K
Serial Number
5698
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
June 30, 2031
Last Action Date
June 2, 2024
Last Update Date
June 2, 2024
Unique ID
00280823

Data Source

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

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