N45432 - 1945 Luscombe 8A Aircraft Registration

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1945 LUSCOMBE 8A

Aircraft Description

N45432 is a 1945 Luscombe 8A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Hansen Joseph L in Alden, IA. The registration certificate was issued on March 13, 2025. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2032. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N45432 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A583D4 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N45432 was last updated on October 16, 2025. 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 N45432. 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
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
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 13, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
HANSEN JOSEPH L
Address
1306 BLUFF ST
City
ALDEN
State / Zip Code
Iowa50006-8414
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)
51301724
Mode S Code (Hex)
A583D4

Additional Details

Registration
N45432
Serial Number
1959
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
March 31, 2032
Last Action Date
October 16, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00140478

Data Source

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

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