N71416 - 1946 Luscombe 8A Aircraft Registration

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1946 LUSCOMBE 8A

Aircraft Description

N71416 is a 1946 Luscombe 8A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Smith Mark E in Mount Morris, NY. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 17, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on April 18, 2025. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2032. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N71416 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A98D83 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N71416 was last updated on April 18, 2025. 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 N71416. 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
April 17, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Partnership
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 18, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
SMITH MARK E
Address
7391 BEGOLE RD
City
MOUNT MORRIS
State / Zip Code
New York14510-9419
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)
52306603
Mode S Code (Hex)
A98D83

Additional Details

Registration
N71416
Serial Number
2843
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
April 30, 2032
Last Action Date
April 18, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00541157

Data Source

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

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