N66DJ - 1947 Luscombe 8E Aircraft Registration

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1947 LUSCOMBE 8E

Aircraft Description

N66DJ is a 1947 Luscombe 8E, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Chapman John R in Kalamazoo, MI. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 17, 2002. The registration certificate was issued on March 5, 2009. The registration is set to expire on December 31, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor C85 SERIES engine producing 85 horsepower, N66DJ is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A8B234 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N66DJ was last updated on September 22, 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 8E model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N66DJ. 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
1947
Manufacturer
LUSCOMBE
Model
8E
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 17, 2002
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 5, 2009

Registered Owner

Name
CHAPMAN JOHN R
Address
9401 W C AVE
City
KALAMAZOO
State / Zip Code
Michigan49009-8826
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
C85 SERIES
Horsepower
85 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52131064
Mode S Code (Hex)
A8B234

Additional Details

Registration
N66DJ
Serial Number
5807
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
December 31, 2029
Last Action Date
September 22, 2023
Last Update Date
September 22, 2023
Unique ID
00904612

Data Source

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

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