N71189 - 1946 Luscombe 8A Aircraft Registration

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1946 LUSCOMBE 8A

Aircraft Description

N71189 is a 1946 Luscombe 8A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Carlson Tom H in Miles City, MT. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 1, 1955. The registration certificate was issued on December 15, 2000. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N71189 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A98356 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N71189 was last updated on July 28, 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 N71189. 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 1, 1955
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
December 15, 2000

Registered Owner

Name
CARLSON TOM H
Address
PO BOX 643
City
MILES CITY
State / Zip Code
Montana59301-0643
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)
52301526
Mode S Code (Hex)
A98356

Additional Details

Registration
N71189
Serial Number
2616
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
April 30, 2029
Last Action Date
July 28, 2023
Last Update Date
July 28, 2023
Unique ID
00271027

Data Source

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

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