N71245 - 1946 Luscombe 8A Aircraft Registration

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1946 LUSCOMBE 8A

Aircraft Description

N71245 is a 1946 Luscombe 8A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Kussatz Michael in Olathe, KS. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 18, 1969. The registration certificate was issued on May 5, 2021. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor 0-200 SERIES engine producing 100 horsepower, N71245 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A9867D (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N71245 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 40.8275, -96.7477 on February 8, 2026. The FAA registry record for N71245 was last updated on May 12, 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 N71245. 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 18, 1969
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 5, 2021

Registered Owner

Name
KUSSATZ MICHAEL
Address
18870 W 153RD CT UNIT 301
City
OLATHE
State / Zip Code
Kansas66062-3237
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
0-200 SERIES
Horsepower
100 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52303175
Mode S Code (Hex)
A9867D

Additional Details

Registration
N71245
Serial Number
2672
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
May 31, 2028
Last Action Date
May 12, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00321047

Last Known Position

Date
April 5, 2026 (UTC 23:24:03)
Airport
Latitude
40.829245
Longitude
-96.780624

Data Source

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

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