N71998 - Luscombe 8A Aircraft Registration

N71998 is a Luscombe 8A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Sink Lendon V in Lexington, NC. The registration certificate was issued on July 1, 2011. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2027. The aircraft is configured with 2 seats. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A9A130 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N71998 was last updated on March 4, 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 N71998. 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.