N45785 - 1946 Luscombe 8A Aircraft Registration

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1946 LUSCOMBE 8A

Aircraft Description

N45785 is a 1946 Luscombe 8A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Sale Reported in Chico, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 8, 1976. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N45785 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A58FAB (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N45785 was last updated on September 25, 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 N45785. 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
October 8, 1976
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
17
Cert Issue Date

Registered Owner

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
1467 HOOKER OAK AVE
City
CHICO
State / Zip Code
California95926-2910
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)
51307653
Mode S Code (Hex)
A58FAB

Additional Details

Registration
N45785
Serial Number
2312
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
Last Action Date
September 25, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00492974

Data Source

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

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