N39053 - 1941 Luscombe 8C Aircraft Registration

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1941 LUSCOMBE 8C

Aircraft Description

N39053 is a 1941 Luscombe 8C, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Obrien Brian Bolton in Waltham, MA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 15, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on November 6, 1967. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C75 SERIES engine producing 75 horsepower, N39053 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A485EC (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N39053 was last updated on July 21, 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 8C model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N39053. 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
8C
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
L8Silvaire 8A
Cruise Speed
86 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
June 15, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
November 6, 1967

Registered Owner

Name
OBRIEN BRIAN BOLTON
Address
PO BOX 1606
City
WALTHAM
State / Zip Code
Massachusetts02454
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
A&C75 SERIES
Horsepower
75 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51102754
Mode S Code (Hex)
A485EC

Additional Details

Registration
N39053
Serial Number
1814
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
March 31, 2029
Last Action Date
July 21, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00720634

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC