Luscombe 8C
37 Luscombe 8C aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1939–1948. Most are registered in KS, IN and MI.
Browse all with filters- Registered today
- 37
- Years built
- 1939–1948
- Seats
- 2
- Engines
- 1 · Reciprocating
Airworthiness Directives
ADs published since 1998 that may apply0 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 19951 report on Luscombe 8C airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Most reported parts
- axle1
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1939 | 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1940 | 14 | |
| 1941 | 11 | |
| 1947 | 2 | |
| 1948 | 2 | |
| Unknown | 7 |
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.
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
Page 1 of 2| N-number | Year | Based in | Certificate issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| N1197B | 1947 | Beaver, OR | Aug 26, 2010 |
| N1577K | — | Chico, CA | Mar 16, 2023 |
| N1810B | 1948 | Bourbonnais, IL | — |
| N1891B | 1948 | Kiowa, CO | Nov 19, 2018 |
| N2254K | — | Mary Esther, FL | Nov 14, 2025 |
| N23055 | — | Waterford, MI | Mar 29, 2021 |
| N23067 | 1939 | Dallas, GA | Jan 30, 2004 |
| N25347 | 1940 | Dike, TX | Apr 28, 2000 |
| N28441 | 1940 | Kenton, OH | Jan 13, 2011 |
| N28542 | — | Augusta, GA | May 24, 2023 |
| N28588 | 1940 | Mesa, AZ | — |
| N28606 | 1940 | Nampa, ID | Aug 23, 2017 |
| N28617 | 1940 | Westmoreland, KS | Apr 4, 1995 |
| N28632 | — | Columbia, TN | Jul 24, 2020 |
| N2863K | 1947 | Brainerd, MN | Aug 25, 1986 |
| N28704 | 1940 | Noblesville, IN | Apr 3, 2020 |
| N28734 | 1940 | Warsaw, NY | Feb 8, 2024 |
| N28750 | — | Saint Louis, MO | Jul 4, 2023 |
| N28751 | 1940 | New Castle, DE | Feb 28, 2022 |
| N28782 | 1940 | Elk Grove, IL | Dec 13, 2011 |
| N28825 | 1940 | Huxley, IA | Oct 20, 1999 |
| N28829 | 1940 | Filion, MI | Jul 25, 2012 |
| N28830 | 1940 | Iliamna, AK | Aug 19, 1971 |
| N28853 | 1940 | Reelsville, IN | Sep 9, 2025 |
| N28905 | 1941 | Conway Springs, KS | Apr 15, 2009 |