N71442 - 1946 Luscombe 8A Aircraft Registration

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1946 LUSCOMBE 8A

Aircraft Description

N71442 is a 1946 Luscombe 8A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Grueninger Mark J in Benton, IL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 14, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on June 9, 2021. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N71442 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A98DE8 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N71442 was last updated on May 19, 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 N71442. 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
June 14, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 9, 2021

Registered Owner

Name
GRUENINGER MARK J
Address
15811 ROSE RD
City
BENTON
State / Zip Code
Illinois62812-4601
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)
52306750
Mode S Code (Hex)
A98DE8

Additional Details

Registration
N71442
Serial Number
2869
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
June 30, 2028
Last Action Date
May 19, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00721157

Data Source

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

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