N2993K - 1947 Luscombe 8E Aircraft Registration

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1947 LUSCOMBE 8E

Aircraft Description

N2993K is a 1947 Luscombe 8E, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Lee Robert E in Medford, WI. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 14, 1955. The registration certificate was issued on August 21, 2018. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor C85 SERIES engine producing 85 horsepower, N2993K is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A319B4 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N2993K was last updated on June 3, 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 8E model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N2993K. 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
8E
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 14, 1955
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Partnership
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 21, 2018

Registered Owner

Name
LEE ROBERT E
Address
W4954 COUNTY ROAD O
City
MEDFORD
State / Zip Code
Wisconsin54451-9107
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
C85 SERIES
Horsepower
85 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50614664
Mode S Code (Hex)
A319B4

Additional Details

Registration
N2993K
Serial Number
5720
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
August 31, 2028
Last Action Date
June 3, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00860923

Data Source

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

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