N71698 - Luscombe 8A Aircraft Registration

L8

LUSCOMBE 8A

Aircraft Description

N71698 is a Luscombe 8A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Kaurich Steven J in O Brien, FL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 11, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on January 9, 2020. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N71698 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A9960B (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N71698 was last updated on September 30, 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 N71698. 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
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
May 11, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 9, 2020

Registered Owner

Name
KAURICH STEVEN J
Address
16346 196TH TER
City
O BRIEN
State / Zip Code
Florida32071-2056
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)
52313013
Mode S Code (Hex)
A9960B

Additional Details

Registration
N71698
Serial Number
3125
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
January 31, 2030
Last Action Date
September 30, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00511227

Data Source

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

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