N9944C - Luscombe 8F Aircraft Registration

L8

LUSCOMBE 8F

Aircraft Description

N9944C is a Luscombe 8F, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Larsen John E in Adrian, MI. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 4, 1965. The registration certificate was issued on February 28, 2023. The registration is set to expire on February 28, 2030. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N9944C is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ADE466 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N9944C was last updated on February 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 8F model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N9944C. 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
8F
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
L8Silvaire 8A
Cruise Speed
86 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
August 4, 1965
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 28, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
LARSEN JOHN E
Address
3552 KNIGHT HWY
City
ADRIAN
State / Zip Code
Michigan49221-9539
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-320 SERIES
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
53362146
Mode S Code (Hex)
ADE466

Additional Details

Registration
N9944C
Serial Number
S-48
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
February 28, 2030
Last Action Date
February 28, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00773410

Data Source

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

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