Luscombe 8
11 Luscombe 8 aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1938–1948. Most are registered in CA, GA and IN.
Browse all with filters- Registered today
- 11
- Years built
- 1938–1948
- Seats
- 2
- Engines
- 1 · Reciprocating
Airworthiness Directives
ADs published since 1998 that may apply0 ADs match the Luscombe 8 airframe. Engine ADs depend on the engine installed and are listed on each aircraft page.
AI-extracted — verify against original. Applicability must be confirmed by a mechanic against the aircraft's records.
Accident history
NTSB since 1982- NTSB events
- 3
- Destroyed
- 0
- Substantial damage
- 3
- Minor damage
- 0
- No damage
- 0
Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Luscombe 8 airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Luscombe 8 aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.
Service difficulty reports
FAA SDRs since 19950 reports on Luscombe 8 airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1938 | 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1940 | 2 | |
| 1946 | 1 | |
| 1947 | 1 | |
| 1948 | 3 | |
| Unknown | 2 |
Buyer checklist
No ADs published since 1998 match the Luscombe 8 airframe; engine ADs depend on the engine installed. 3 NTSB events since 1982 involve Luscombe 8 airframes. Check each aircraft's own record before you buy.
- Read the logbooks for the airframe, engine and propeller, start to finish.
- Check AD compliance records against the ADs that may apply.
- Look for damage history and Form 337 major repairs and alterations.
- Have an independent A&P or IA do a pre-buy inspection.
- Run a title search and use escrow for the payment.
Type data
FAA aircraft reference file- Aircraft type
- Fixed wing single engine
- Category
- Land
- Certification
- Type Certificated
- Max takeoff weight
- Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruising speed
- 86 mph
8 aircraft
Page 1 of 1| N-number | Year | Based in | Certificate issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| N1837B | 1948 | Wichita, KS | May 5, 2014 |
| N1962B | 1948 | Brainerd, MN | Mar 29, 1991 |
| N20663 | — | Alameda, CA | Apr 10, 2018 |
| N20687 | 1938 | Fresno, CA | Jul 11, 2006 |
| N2108B | 1948 | Fresno, CA | Jan 10, 2012 |
| N22013 | 1938 | San Luis Obispo, CA | Sep 6, 2024 |
| N2331K | 1947 | Lowell, IN | Apr 14, 2008 |
| N25264 | 1940 | Baldwin, GA | Jul 12, 2018 |
| N45631 | — | Castro Valley, CA | Jul 29, 2019 |
| N71226 | 1946 | Shady Shores, TX | Dec 16, 2016 |
| N71532 | 1940 | Albemarle, NC | Dec 10, 2015 |