N71845 - 1946 Luscombe 8A Aircraft Registration

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1946 LUSCOMBE 8A

Aircraft Description

N71845 is a 1946 Luscombe 8A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Kotranza Robert Roy in Houghton Lake, MI. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 14, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on August 29, 2017. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N71845 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A99CC7 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N71845 was last updated on March 10, 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 N71845. 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
July 14, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 29, 2017

Registered Owner

Name
KOTRANZA ROBERT ROY
Address
110 PINECREST DR
City
HOUGHTON LAKE
State / Zip Code
Michigan48629-9791
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)
52316307
Mode S Code (Hex)
A99CC7

Additional Details

Registration
N71845
Serial Number
3272
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
August 31, 2027
Last Action Date
March 10, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00801277

Data Source

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

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