N71875 - 1946 Luscombe 8A Aircraft Registration

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1946 LUSCOMBE 8A

Aircraft Description

N71875 is a 1946 Luscombe 8A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Laroche Susan L in Waukesha, WI. The registration certificate was issued on September 13, 2017. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N71875 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A99D30 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N71875 was last updated on March 17, 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 N71875. 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
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 13, 2017

Registered Owner

Name
LAROCHE SUSAN L
Address
W274N870 JACQUELYN DR
City
WAUKESHA
State / Zip Code
Wisconsin53188-1252
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)
52316460
Mode S Code (Hex)
A99D30

Additional Details

Registration
N71875
Serial Number
3302
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
September 30, 2027
Last Action Date
March 17, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00035571

Data Source

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

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