N41965 - 1942 Luscombe 8D Aircraft Registration

L8

1942 LUSCOMBE 8D

Aircraft Description

N41965 is a 1942 Luscombe 8D, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Rake Richard D in Tyler, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 10, 1970. The registration certificate was issued on February 4, 1993. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N41965 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A4F8D7 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N41965 was last updated on September 30, 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 8D model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N41965. 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
1942
Manufacturer
LUSCOMBE
Model
8D
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
L8Silvaire 8A
Cruise Speed
86 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
July 10, 1970
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 4, 1993

Registered Owner

Name
RAKE RICHARD D
Address
15933 FM 2767
City
TYLER
State / Zip Code
Texas75705-3726
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)
51174327
Mode S Code (Hex)
A4F8D7

Additional Details

Registration
N41965
Serial Number
1923
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
January 31, 2030
Last Action Date
September 30, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00604942

Data Source

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

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