N45631 - Luscombe 8 Aircraft Registration

L8

LUSCOMBE 8

Aircraft Description

N45631 is a Luscombe 8, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Poluton Doug in Castro Valley, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 3, 1955. The registration certificate was issued on July 29, 2019. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N45631 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A58B41 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N45631 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 37.6603, -122.1226 on February 21, 2026. The FAA registry record for N45631 was last updated on August 18, 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 8 model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N45631. 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
8
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
L8Silvaire 8A
Cruise Speed
86 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
November 3, 1955
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Partnership
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 29, 2019

Registered Owner

Name
POLUTON DOUG
Address
18179 WALNUT RD
City
CASTRO VALLEY
State / Zip Code
California94546-1338
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)
51305501
Mode S Code (Hex)
A58B41

NTSB Accident History (1)

Additional Details

Registration
N45631
Serial Number
2158
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
July 31, 2029
Last Action Date
August 18, 2023
Last Update Date
August 18, 2023
Unique ID
00132944

Last Known Position

Date
May 12, 2026 (UTC 20:45:03)
Airport
Latitude
37.660767
Longitude
-122.123381

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-05-01 01:32:20 UTC