N45JS - 1945 Luscombe 8A Aircraft Registration

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1945 LUSCOMBE 8A

Aircraft Description

N45JS is a 1945 Luscombe 8A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Johnson Christopher J in Tacoma, WA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 17, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on August 5, 1986. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N45JS is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A5709C (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N45JS was last updated on April 14, 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 N45JS. 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
1945
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
May 17, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Partnership
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 5, 1986

Registered Owner

Name
JOHNSON CHRISTOPHER J
Address
5348 HYADA BLVD NE
City
TACOMA
State / Zip Code
Washington98422
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)
51270234
Mode S Code (Hex)
A5709C

Additional Details

Registration
N45JS
Serial Number
1948
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
January 31, 2028
Last Action Date
April 14, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00902694

Data Source

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

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