N71824 - 1946 Luscombe 8A Aircraft Registration

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1946 LUSCOMBE 8A

Aircraft Description

N71824 is a 1946 Luscombe 8A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Forberg Robert E in Hudsonville, MI. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 6, 1955. The registration certificate was issued on November 18, 2024. The registration is set to expire on November 30, 2031. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N71824 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A99C80 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N71824 was last updated on November 18, 2024. 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 N71824. 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
September 6, 1955
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
November 18, 2024

Registered Owner

Name
FORBERG ROBERT E
Address
3102 ROSEWOOD ST
City
HUDSONVILLE
State / Zip Code
Michigan49426-9706
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)
52316200
Mode S Code (Hex)
A99C80

Additional Details

Registration
N71824
Serial Number
3251
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
November 30, 2031
Last Action Date
November 18, 2024
Last Update Date
November 18, 2024
Unique ID
00861267

Data Source

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

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