N45995 - 1946 Luscombe 8A Aircraft Registration

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1946 LUSCOMBE 8A

Aircraft Description

N45995 is a 1946 Luscombe 8A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Southard Hunter in Knob Noster, MO. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 23, 2017. The registration certificate was issued on August 22, 2024. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2031. Powered by a Cont Motor A-65-8 engine producing 65 horsepower, N45995 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A5973C (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N45995 was last updated on August 22, 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 N45995. 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
August 23, 2017
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 22, 2024

Registered Owner

Name
SOUTHARD HUNTER
Address
969 SE 380
City
KNOB NOSTER
State / Zip Code
Missouri65336-2044
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
A-65-8
Horsepower
65 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51313474
Mode S Code (Hex)
A5973C

Additional Details

Registration
N45995
Serial Number
2522
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
August 31, 2031
Last Action Date
August 22, 2024
Last Update Date
August 22, 2024
Unique ID
00123044

Data Source

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

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