N45635 - 1946 Luscombe 8A Aircraft Registration

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1946 LUSCOMBE 8A

Aircraft Description

N45635 is a 1946 Luscombe 8A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Whitmore Alex in Terlingua, TX. The registration certificate was issued on November 10, 2009. The registration is set to expire on November 30, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N45635 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A58B45 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N45635 was last updated on June 23, 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 N45635. 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
1946
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
November 10, 2009

Registered Owner

Name
WHITMORE ALEX
Address
PO BOX 215
City
TERLINGUA
State / Zip Code
Texas79852-0215
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)
51305505
Mode S Code (Hex)
A58B45

Additional Details

Registration
N45635
Serial Number
2162
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
November 30, 2028
Last Action Date
June 23, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00102944

Data Source

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

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