N45912 - Luscombe 8A Aircraft Registration

L8

LUSCOMBE 8A

Aircraft Description

N45912 is a Luscombe 8A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Parker Henry Reed in Fairbanks, AK. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on February 23, 1954. The registration certificate was issued on December 16, 2024. The registration is set to expire on December 31, 2031. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N45912 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A59621 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N45912 was last updated on December 16, 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 N45912. 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
February 23, 1954
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
December 16, 2024

Registered Owner

Name
PARKER HENRY REED
Address
1763B INIAKUK AVE
City
FAIRBANKS
State / Zip Code
Alaska99709-6557
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)
51313041
Mode S Code (Hex)
A59621

Additional Details

Registration
N45912
Serial Number
2439
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
December 31, 2031
Last Action Date
December 16, 2024
Last Update Date
December 16, 2024
Unique ID
00653014

Data Source

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

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