N71734 - Luscombe 8A Aircraft Registration

L8

LUSCOMBE 8A

Aircraft Description

N71734 is a Luscombe 8A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Gottron Gregory H in Erie, CO. The registration certificate was issued on May 26, 2021. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2028. The aircraft is configured with 2 seats. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A998EC (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N71734 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 33.1732, -84.3679 on February 10, 2026. The FAA registry record for N71734 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 N71734. 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
Classification
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 26, 2021

Registered Owner

Name
GOTTRON GREGORY H
Address
4726 BETTY PL
City
ERIE
State / Zip Code
Colorado80516-9081
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Mode S Code (Oct)
52314354
Mode S Code (Hex)
A998EC

Additional Details

Registration
N71734
Serial Number
3173
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
00241247

Last Known Position

Date
February 10, 2026 (UTC 22:30:23)
Airport
Latitude
33.173171
Longitude
-84.367937

Data Source

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

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