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Luscombe T-8F

25 Luscombe T-8F aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1948–1949. Most are registered in DE, CA and ID.

Registered today
25
Years built
1948–1949
Seats
2
Engines
1 · Reciprocating

Airworthiness Directives

ADs published since 1998 that may apply

0 ADs match the Luscombe T-8F 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.

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Accident history

NTSB since 1982
NTSB events
6
Destroyed
1
Substantial damage
5
Minor damage
0
No damage
0

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

  • Mar 26, 2004Substantial damage · minor injuries · Chiloquin, OR
  • Feb 24, 2003Substantial damage · none injuries · El Cajon, CAN1822B
  • Oct 14, 1993Substantial damage · minor injuries · Vernon, NJN1859B
  • Mar 31, 1986Destroyed · minor injuries · Watkins, CON1593B
  • Jul 4, 1985Substantial damage · none injuries · Frederick, OKN1580B

Service difficulty reports

FAA SDRs since 1995

0 reports on Luscombe T-8F airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.

Registered fleet by year built

FAA Registry
Currently registered aircraft by year built
19488
19499
Unknown8

By state

Top 10
Currently registered aircraft by owner state
DE3
CA2
ID2
IL2
OK2
WI2
AK1
AR1
FL1
LA1

Buyer checklist

No ADs published since 1998 match the Luscombe T-8F airframe; engine ADs depend on the engine installed. 6 NTSB events since 1982 involve Luscombe T-8F 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 T-8F 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

T-8F aircraft

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N-numberYearBased inCertificate issued
N1576B1948Felton, DEMay 19, 2003
N1583B1948Big Cabin, OKMay 24, 2012
N1589B1948Lonoke, AROct 5, 2023
N1591B—Monroe, WAJan 9, 2018
N1592B—Placerville, CASep 11, 2018
N1818B1948West Monroe, LANov 6, 2008
N1822B1948Valewood Rd, ILOct 16, 2021
N1825B—Weiser, IDMay 21, 2025
N1827B1948Cooperstown, NDMar 13, 2025
N1848B—Knob Noster, MOMay 25, 2026
N1859B—Weiser, IDJul 30, 2025
N2058B1948Woodstock, ILMar 19, 2025
N2123B1949Templeton, CAMar 24, 2023
N2124B—Anchorage, AKSep 22, 2021
N2140B1949Big Cabin, OKMay 27, 2020
N2152B—Kenosha, WIFeb 25, 2016
N2208B1949Las Vegas, NVJan 28, 2022
N2214B1949Red Oak, TXMay 28, 2019
N2216B1949Ocala, FLJun 5, 2001
N2246B1949Accord, NYNov 5, 2018
N2260B1949Wilmington, DEJul 23, 2013
N2261B1949Chinook, MTMar 4, 2013
N454LE1949Mcfarland, WIMar 5, 2014
N478TF—Dover, DEJun 12, 2019
N48TF1948Bartlett, TNDec 27, 2018

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