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Luscombe 8C

37 Luscombe 8C aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1939–1948. Most are registered in KS, IN and MI.

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Registered today
37
Years built
1939–1948
Seats
2
Engines
1 · Reciprocating

Airworthiness Directives

ADs published since 1998 that may apply

0 ADs match the Luscombe 8C 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
8
Destroyed
2
Substantial damage
6
Minor damage
0
No damage
0

Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Luscombe 8C airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Luscombe 8C aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.

  • Aug 1, 2010Substantial damage · none injuries · Zelienople, PAN28441
  • Jul 25, 2009Substantial damage · fatal injuries · Mount Carmel, ILN37080
  • Apr 22, 2009Substantial damage · none injuries · Terrell, TXN2330K
  • Nov 26, 2001Substantial damage · none injuries · Olympia, WAN1577K
  • Apr 16, 2000Substantial damage · none injuries · Galveston, TXN25270

Service difficulty reports

FAA SDRs since 1995

1 report on Luscombe 8C airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.

Most reported parts

  1. axle1

Registered fleet by year built

FAA Registry
Currently registered aircraft by year built
19391
194014
194111
19472
19482
Unknown7

By state

Top 10
Currently registered aircraft by owner state
KS4
IN3
MI3
CO2
GA2
IL2
MO2
NY2
OR2
WI2

Buyer checklist

No ADs published since 1998 match the Luscombe 8C airframe; engine ADs depend on the engine installed. 8 NTSB events since 1982 involve Luscombe 8C airframes. Operators and repair stations filed 1 service difficulty report on Luscombe 8C airframes since 1995. 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 8C 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

8C aircraft

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N-numberYearBased inCertificate issued
N1197B1947Beaver, ORAug 26, 2010
N1577K—Chico, CAMar 16, 2023
N1810B1948Bourbonnais, IL—
N1891B1948Kiowa, CONov 19, 2018
N2254K—Mary Esther, FLNov 14, 2025
N23055—Waterford, MIMar 29, 2021
N230671939Dallas, GAJan 30, 2004
N253471940Dike, TXApr 28, 2000
N284411940Kenton, OHJan 13, 2011
N28542—Augusta, GAMay 24, 2023
N285881940Mesa, AZ—
N286061940Nampa, IDAug 23, 2017
N286171940Westmoreland, KSApr 4, 1995
N28632—Columbia, TNJul 24, 2020
N2863K1947Brainerd, MNAug 25, 1986
N287041940Noblesville, INApr 3, 2020
N287341940Warsaw, NYFeb 8, 2024
N28750—Saint Louis, MOJul 4, 2023
N287511940New Castle, DEFeb 28, 2022
N287821940Elk Grove, ILDec 13, 2011
N288251940Huxley, IAOct 20, 1999
N288291940Filion, MIJul 25, 2012
N288301940Iliamna, AKAug 19, 1971
N288531940Reelsville, INSep 9, 2025
N289051941Conway Springs, KSApr 15, 2009

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