N72000 - Luscombe 8A Aircraft Registration

L8

LUSCOMBE 8A

Aircraft Description

N72000 is a Luscombe 8A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Muser Michael in Rockford, IL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 17, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on February 18, 2023. The registration is set to expire on February 28, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N72000 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A9A5FD (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N72000 was last updated on May 27, 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 N72000. 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 17, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 18, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
MUSER MICHAEL
Address
4800 AUBURN ST
City
ROCKFORD
State / Zip Code
Illinois61101-2428
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)
52322775
Mode S Code (Hex)
A9A5FD

Additional Details

Registration
N72000
Serial Number
3427
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
February 28, 2030
Last Action Date
May 27, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00881337

Data Source

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

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