N77806 - 1946 Luscombe 8A Aircraft Registration

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1946 LUSCOMBE 8A

Aircraft Description

N77806 is a 1946 Luscombe 8A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Gordon Jerry D in Sunset Beach, NC. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 6, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on June 27, 2011. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N77806 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AA8936 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N77806 was last updated on February 28, 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 N77806. 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
March 6, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 27, 2011

Registered Owner

Name
GORDON JERRY D
Address
409 BAYBERRY LN SW
City
SUNSET BEACH
State / Zip Code
North Carolina28468
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)
52504466
Mode S Code (Hex)
AA8936

Additional Details

Registration
N77806
Serial Number
3533
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
June 30, 2027
Last Action Date
February 28, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00084780

Data Source

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

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