N88581 - Luscombe 8A Aircraft Registration

L8

LUSCOMBE 8A

Aircraft Description

N88581 is a Luscombe 8A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Glista James T in Enfield, CT. The registration certificate was issued on October 24, 2012. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2028. The aircraft is configured with 2 seats. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AC33F2 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N88581 was last updated on June 16, 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 N88581. 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
Classification
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
October 24, 2012

Registered Owner

Name
GLISTA JAMES T
Address
19 POST OFFICE RD
City
ENFIELD
State / Zip Code
Connecticut06082-5623
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Mode S Code (Oct)
53031762
Mode S Code (Hex)
AC33F2

Additional Details

Registration
N88581
Serial Number
1410
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
October 31, 2028
Last Action Date
June 16, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00341128

Data Source

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

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