N45896 - 1946 Luscombe 8A Aircraft Registration

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1946 LUSCOMBE 8A

Aircraft Description

N45896 is a 1946 Luscombe 8A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Stegman Robert A in Saint Peters, MO. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 5, 1957. The registration certificate was issued on May 24, 2024. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2031. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N45896 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A59386 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N45896 was last updated on May 24, 2024. 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 N45896. 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
July 5, 1957
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 24, 2024

Registered Owner

Name
STEGMAN ROBERT A
Address
587 WYATT DR
City
SAINT PETERS
State / Zip Code
Missouri63376-7176
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)
51311606
Mode S Code (Hex)
A59386

Additional Details

Registration
N45896
Serial Number
2423
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
May 31, 2031
Last Action Date
May 24, 2024
Last Update Date
May 24, 2024
Unique ID
00623034

Data Source

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

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