N71532 - 1940 Luscombe 8 Aircraft Registration

L8

1940 LUSCOMBE 8

Aircraft Description

N71532 is a 1940 Luscombe 8, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Kraus Russell E in Albemarle, NC. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 8, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on December 10, 2015. The registration is set to expire on December 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N71532 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A9917C (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N71532 was last updated on July 1, 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 8 model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N71532. 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
1940
Manufacturer
LUSCOMBE
Model
8
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
L8Silvaire 8A
Cruise Speed
86 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
May 8, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
December 10, 2015

Registered Owner

Name
KRAUS RUSSELL E
Address
2145 MARWOOD LN
City
ALBEMARLE
State / Zip Code
North Carolina28001-8123
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)
52310574
Mode S Code (Hex)
A9917C

Additional Details

Registration
N71532
Serial Number
2959
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
December 31, 2028
Last Action Date
July 1, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00491187

Data Source

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

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