N45489 - Luscombe 8A Aircraft Registration

L8

LUSCOMBE 8A

Aircraft Description

N45489 is a Luscombe 8A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Mumford Kenneth E in Kailua, HI. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 10, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on March 10, 2023. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N45489 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A5848A (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N45489 was last updated on December 31, 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 N45489. 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
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
April 10, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 10, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
MUMFORD KENNETH E
Address
130 KAHAKO ST APT B
City
KAILUA
State / Zip Code
Hawaii96734-5139
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)
51302212
Mode S Code (Hex)
A5848A

Additional Details

Registration
N45489
Serial Number
2016
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
March 31, 2030
Last Action Date
December 31, 2023
Last Update Date
December 31, 2023
Unique ID
00942874

Data Source

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

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