N2980K - 1947 Luscombe 8A Aircraft Registration

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1947 LUSCOMBE 8A

Aircraft Description

N2980K is a 1947 Luscombe 8A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Kubik Rodrick D in Waterloo, IA. The registration certificate was issued on August 16, 1997. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N2980K is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A31594 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N2980K was last updated on April 14, 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 N2980K. 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
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 16, 1997

Registered Owner

Name
KUBIK RODRICK D
Address
1569 CORRINE ST
City
WATERLOO
State / Zip Code
Iowa50707-2410
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)
50612624
Mode S Code (Hex)
A31594

Additional Details

Registration
N2980K
Serial Number
5707
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
January 31, 2028
Last Action Date
April 14, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00074088

Data Source

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

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