N37038 - 1941 Luscombe 8A Aircraft Registration

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1941 LUSCOMBE 8A

Aircraft Description

N37038 is a 1941 Luscombe 8A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Hilbert Elroy E II in Rockford, IL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 2, 1955. The registration certificate was issued on February 24, 1999. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N37038 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A436AD (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N37038 was last updated on August 18, 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 N37038. 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
1941
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
November 2, 1955
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 24, 1999

Registered Owner

Name
HILBERT ELROY E II
Address
5938 JAY HENRY DR
City
ROCKFORD
State / Zip Code
Illinois61102-2515
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)
51033255
Mode S Code (Hex)
A436AD

Additional Details

Registration
N37038
Serial Number
1699
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
July 31, 2029
Last Action Date
August 18, 2023
Last Update Date
August 18, 2023
Unique ID
00123413

Data Source

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

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