N71813 - 1946 Luscombe 8A Aircraft Registration

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1946 LUSCOMBE 8A

Aircraft Description

N71813 is a 1946 Luscombe 8A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Burdick Leon J in Cambridge Springs, PA. The registration certificate was issued on June 3, 2023. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N71813 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A99C5C (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N71813 was last updated on June 3, 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 N71813. 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
June 3, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
BURDICK LEON J
Address
23627 ELLIS RD
City
CAMBRIDGE SPRINGS
State / Zip Code
Pennsylvania16403-3429
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)
52316134
Mode S Code (Hex)
A99C5C

Additional Details

Registration
N71813
Serial Number
3240
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
June 30, 2030
Last Action Date
June 3, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00268158

Data Source

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

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