N8218B - 1946 Luscombe 8A Aircraft Registration

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1946 LUSCOMBE 8A

Aircraft Description

N8218B is a 1946 Luscombe 8A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Ace Aeromotive INC in Miami, FL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 23, 1946. The registration certificate was issued on May 5, 2005. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N8218B is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AB3804 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N8218B was last updated on October 20, 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 N8218B. 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
October 23, 1946
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 5, 2005

Registered Owner

Name
ACE AEROMOTIVE INC
Address
6620 SW 8TH ST
City
MIAMI
State / Zip Code
Florida33144-4818
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)
52634004
Mode S Code (Hex)
AB3804

Additional Details

Registration
N8218B
Serial Number
4028
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
April 30, 2030
Last Action Date
October 20, 2023
Last Update Date
October 20, 2023
Unique ID
00316918

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC