N97401 - 1946 Luscombe 8A Aircraft Registration

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1946 LUSCOMBE 8A

Aircraft Description

N97401 is a 1946 Luscombe 8A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Durossette Darryl Z in Eugene, OR. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 25, 2016. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor A-65-8 engine producing 65 horsepower, N97401 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AD94F3 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N97401 was last updated on July 28, 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 N97401. 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
April 25, 2016
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 25, 2016

Registered Owner

Name
DUROSSETTE DARRYL Z
Address
4055 ROYAL AVE SPC 91
City
EUGENE
State / Zip Code
Oregon97402-6824
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
A-65-8
Horsepower
65 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
53312363
Mode S Code (Hex)
AD94F3

Additional Details

Registration
N97401
Serial Number
4067
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
April 30, 2029
Last Action Date
July 28, 2023
Last Update Date
July 28, 2023
Unique ID
01201487

Data Source

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

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