N71960 - Luscombe 8A Aircraft Registration

L8

LUSCOMBE 8A

Aircraft Description

N71960 is a Luscombe 8A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Registration Pending in Lampasas, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 9, 1956. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N71960 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A9A0BF (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N71960 was last updated on October 29, 2025. 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 N71960. 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
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
June 9, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Registration pending
Cert Issue Date

Registered Owner

Name
REGISTRATION PENDING
Address
34 SUE ANN DR
City
LAMPASAS
State / Zip Code
Texas76550-3623
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)
52320277
Mode S Code (Hex)
A9A0BF

Additional Details

Registration
N71960
Serial Number
3387
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
Last Action Date
October 29, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00761297

Data Source

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

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