N801DR - 1948 Luscombe 8A Aircraft Registration

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1948 LUSCOMBE 8A

Aircraft Description

N801DR is a 1948 Luscombe 8A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Luy Jonathan C in Sutter Creek, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 20, 1955. The registration certificate was issued on January 3, 2026. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2033. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N801DR is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AAE5EF (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N801DR was last updated on January 3, 2026. 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 N801DR. 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
1948
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
July 20, 1955
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 3, 2026

Registered Owner

Name
LUY JONATHAN C
Address
PO BOX 845
City
SUTTER CREEK
State / Zip Code
California95685-0845
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)
52562757
Mode S Code (Hex)
AAE5EF

Additional Details

Registration
N801DR
Serial Number
5972
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
January 31, 2033
Last Action Date
January 3, 2026
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00651420

Data Source

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

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