N77939 - 1946 Luscombe 8A Aircraft Registration

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1946 LUSCOMBE 8A

Aircraft Description

N77939 is a 1946 Luscombe 8A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Dillahunty Chris D in Fresno, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on February 27, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on August 24, 2022. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C75 SERIES engine producing 75 horsepower, N77939 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AA8D59 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N77939 was last updated on August 25, 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 N77939. 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
February 27, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 24, 2022

Registered Owner

Name
DILLAHUNTY CHRIS D
Address
918 W CHANDLER AVE
City
FRESNO
State / Zip Code
California93706-2501
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
A&C75 SERIES
Horsepower
75 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52506531
Mode S Code (Hex)
AA8D59

Additional Details

Registration
N77939
Serial Number
3666
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
August 31, 2029
Last Action Date
August 25, 2023
Last Update Date
August 25, 2023
Unique ID
00024830

Data Source

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

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