Luscombe 8B
16 Luscombe 8B aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1940–1941. Most are registered in TX, IL and FL.
Browse all with filters- Registered today
- 16
- Years built
- 1940–1941
- Seats
- 2
- Engines
- 1 · Reciprocating
Airworthiness Directives
ADs published since 1998 that may apply0 ADs match the Luscombe 8B 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
- 4
- Destroyed
- 1
- Substantial damage
- 3
- Minor damage
- 0
- No damage
- 0
Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Luscombe 8B airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Luscombe 8B aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.
Service difficulty reports
FAA SDRs since 19950 reports on Luscombe 8B airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1940 | 8 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1941 | 5 | |
| Unknown | 3 |
Buyer checklist
No ADs published since 1998 match the Luscombe 8B airframe; engine ADs depend on the engine installed. 4 NTSB events since 1982 involve Luscombe 8B 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
8B aircraft
Page 1 of 1| N-number | Year | Based in | Certificate issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| N25119 | — | West Milton, PA | Feb 2, 2016 |
| N28418 | 1940 | Pearland, TX | Jul 14, 1986 |
| N28460 | 1940 | Hobart, IN | Jun 26, 2007 |
| N28595 | 1940 | Knoxville, TN | Dec 26, 1940 |
| N28753 | 1940 | Batavia, IL | Nov 7, 2019 |
| N28762 | 1940 | Hampshire, IL | Jul 18, 1984 |
| N28795 | — | Lester Prairie, MN | Oct 29, 2024 |
| N28796 | — | Trenton, MO | Jul 27, 2018 |
| N28837 | 1940 | Garden City, KS | Nov 3, 2018 |
| N28880 | 1940 | Live Oak, FL | Jan 5, 2023 |
| N28904 | 1941 | Burleson, TX | Jun 13, 2017 |
| N28918 | 1941 | Statesboro, GA | Nov 5, 2021 |
| N37068 | 1941 | Williamston, MI | Nov 29, 1989 |
| N39062 | 1941 | Delaplane, VA | Feb 8, 2026 |
| N39092 | 1941 | Mansfield, OH | Nov 9, 1971 |
| N75280 | 1940 | Mc Gregor, TX | May 4, 2001 |