N478TF - Luscombe T-8F Aircraft Registration

L8

LUSCOMBE T-8F

Aircraft Description

N478TF is a Luscombe T-8F, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Luscombe Observer Wp LLC in Dover, DE. The registration certificate was issued on June 12, 2019. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2029. The aircraft is configured with 2 seats. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A5E081 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N478TF was last updated on August 11, 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 T-8F model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N478TF. 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
T-8F
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
L8Silvaire 8A
Cruise Speed
86 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
Classification
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 12, 2019

Registered Owner

Name
LUSCOMBE OBSERVER WP LLC
Address
850 NEW BURTON RD STE 201
City
DOVER
State / Zip Code
Delaware19904-5786
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Mode S Code (Oct)
51360201
Mode S Code (Hex)
A5E081

Additional Details

Registration
N478TF
Serial Number
6691
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
June 30, 2029
Last Action Date
August 11, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00311187

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC