N77971 - Luscombe 8A Aircraft Registration

L8

LUSCOMBE 8A

Aircraft Description

N77971 is a Luscombe 8A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Ricol Aviation LLC in Naples, FL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 22, 2000. The registration certificate was issued on December 12, 2023. The registration is set to expire on December 31, 2030. Powered by a Lycoming 0-290 SERIES engine producing 140 horsepower, N77971 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AA8DDD (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N77971 was last updated on March 6, 2024. 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 N77971. 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 22, 2000
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
December 12, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
RICOL AVIATION LLC
Address
2610 64TH ST SW
City
NAPLES
State / Zip Code
Florida34105-7306
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-290 SERIES
Horsepower
140 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52506735
Mode S Code (Hex)
AA8DDD

Additional Details

Registration
N77971
Serial Number
3698
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
December 31, 2030
Last Action Date
March 6, 2024
Last Update Date
March 6, 2024
Unique ID
00585722

Data Source

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

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