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Luscombe 8B

16 Luscombe 8B aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1940–1941. Most are registered in TX, IL and FL.

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Registered today
16
Years built
1940–1941
Seats
2
Engines
1 · Reciprocating

Airworthiness Directives

ADs published since 1998 that may apply

0 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.

  • Oct 12, 2016Substantial damage · minor injuries · Huntingburg, INN39083
  • May 29, 2014Substantial damage · none injuries · Galion, OHN39092
  • Apr 13, 1986Destroyed · fatal injuries · Pittsford, MIN28914
  • Jan 18, 1986Substantial damage · none injuries · Turin, NYN25119

Service difficulty reports

FAA SDRs since 1995

0 reports on Luscombe 8B airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.

Registered fleet by year built

FAA Registry
Currently registered aircraft by year built
19408
19415
Unknown3

By state

Top 10
Currently registered aircraft by owner state
TX3
IL2
FL1
GA1
IN1
KS1
MI1
MN1
MO1
OH1

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.
See the registered Luscombe 8B aircraft

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

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N-numberYearBased inCertificate issued
N25119—West Milton, PAFeb 2, 2016
N284181940Pearland, TXJul 14, 1986
N284601940Hobart, INJun 26, 2007
N285951940Knoxville, TNDec 26, 1940
N287531940Batavia, ILNov 7, 2019
N287621940Hampshire, ILJul 18, 1984
N28795—Lester Prairie, MNOct 29, 2024
N28796—Trenton, MOJul 27, 2018
N288371940Garden City, KSNov 3, 2018
N288801940Live Oak, FLJan 5, 2023
N289041941Burleson, TXJun 13, 2017
N289181941Statesboro, GANov 5, 2021
N370681941Williamston, MINov 29, 1989
N390621941Delaplane, VAFeb 8, 2026
N390921941Mansfield, OHNov 9, 1971
N752801940Mc Gregor, TXMay 4, 2001

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