N30448 - 1945 Luscombe 8E Aircraft Registration

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1945 LUSCOMBE 8E

Aircraft Description

N30448 is a 1945 Luscombe 8E, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Jackson James E in Brainerd, MN. The registration certificate was issued on February 27, 1991. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor C85 SERIES engine producing 85 horsepower, N30448 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A33133 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N30448 was last updated on August 25, 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 N30448. 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
1945
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
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 27, 1991

Registered Owner

Name
JACKSON JAMES E
Address
7997 SAINT MATHIAS RD
City
BRAINERD
State / Zip Code
Minnesota56401-4970
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)
50630463
Mode S Code (Hex)
A33133

Additional Details

Registration
N30448
Serial Number
1926
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
August 31, 2029
Last Action Date
August 25, 2023
Last Update Date
August 25, 2023
Unique ID
00495411

Data Source

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

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