N45403 - 1945 Luscombe 8D Aircraft Registration

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1945 LUSCOMBE 8D

Aircraft Description

N45403 is a 1945 Luscombe 8D, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Pickett Ronald K II in Mc Alpin, FL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 11, 1955. The registration certificate was issued on June 5, 2003. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C75 SERIES engine producing 75 horsepower, N45403 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A5836C (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N45403 was last updated on March 4, 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 N45403. 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
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
September 11, 1955
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 5, 2003

Registered Owner

Name
PICKETT RONALD K II
Address
18221 75TH PL
City
MC ALPIN
State / Zip Code
Florida32062-2711
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)
51301554
Mode S Code (Hex)
A5836C

Additional Details

Registration
N45403
Serial Number
1930
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
July 31, 2027
Last Action Date
March 4, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00662864

Data Source

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

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