N45555 - Luscombe 8A Aircraft Registration

L8

LUSCOMBE 8A

Aircraft Description

N45555 is a Luscombe 8A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Phillips Robert L in Wilkesboro, NC. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 16, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on September 9, 2019. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N45555 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A587D4 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N45555 was last updated on September 2, 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 N45555. 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
July 16, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 9, 2019

Registered Owner

Name
PHILLIPS ROBERT L
Address
150 NORA OAK RD
City
WILKESBORO
State / Zip Code
North Carolina28697-7444
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)
51303724
Mode S Code (Hex)
A587D4

Additional Details

Registration
N45555
Serial Number
2082
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
September 30, 2029
Last Action Date
September 2, 2023
Last Update Date
September 2, 2023
Unique ID
00392904

Data Source

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

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