N71802 - 1946 Luscombe 8A Aircraft Registration

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1946 LUSCOMBE 8A

Aircraft Description

N71802 is a 1946 Luscombe 8A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Holbrook Joel P in Delta Junction, AK. The registration certificate was issued on November 13, 2023. The registration is set to expire on November 30, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N71802 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A99C38 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N71802 was last updated on November 13, 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 N71802. 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
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
November 13, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
HOLBROOK JOEL P
Address
PO BOX 306
City
DELTA JUNCTION
State / Zip Code
Alaska99737-0306
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)
52316070
Mode S Code (Hex)
A99C38

Additional Details

Registration
N71802
Serial Number
3229
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
November 30, 2030
Last Action Date
November 13, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00511257

Data Source

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

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