N72043 - Luscombe 8A Aircraft Registration

L8

LUSCOMBE 8A

Aircraft Description

N72043 is a Luscombe 8A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Econo Rate Rent A Car INC in Windsor, CO. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 28, 1961. The registration certificate was issued on October 20, 2020. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N72043 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A9A68C (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N72043 was last updated on March 24, 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 N72043. 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
March 28, 1961
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
October 20, 2020

Registered Owner

Name
ECONO RATE RENT A CAR INC
Address
PO BOX 127
City
WINDSOR
State / Zip Code
Colorado80550-0127
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)
52323214
Mode S Code (Hex)
A9A68C

Additional Details

Registration
N72043
Serial Number
3470
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
October 31, 2027
Last Action Date
March 24, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00131337

Data Source

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

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