Silvaire LUSCOMBE 8F
34 Silvaire LUSCOMBE 8F aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1948–1960. Most are registered in CA, ID and IL.
- Registered today
- 34
- Years built
- 1948–1960
- Seats
- 2
- Engines
- 1 · Reciprocating
Airworthiness Directives
ADs published since 1998 that may apply0 ADs match the Silvaire LUSCOMBE 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.
Watch new ADs for the Silvaire LUSCOMBE 8F
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Accident history
NTSB since 1982- NTSB events
- 7
- Destroyed
- 2
- Substantial damage
- 5
- Minor damage
- 0
- No damage
- 0
Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Silvaire LUSCOMBE 8F airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Silvaire LUSCOMBE 8F aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.
- May 9, 2023Substantial damage · none injuries · Frenchville, MEN1885B
- Oct 7, 2015Substantial damage · serious injuries · Georgetown, CAN9918C
- May 30, 2012Substantial damage · none injuries · Tok, AKN9906C
- Nov 4, 2011Substantial damage · none injuries · Woodward, OKN2099B
- May 31, 2001Substantial damage · none injuries · Salem, OR
Service difficulty reports
FAA SDRs since 19951 report on Silvaire LUSCOMBE 8F airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Most reported parts
- bulkhead1
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1948 | 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1949 | 1 | |
| 1950 | 1 | |
| 1959 | 19 | |
| 1960 | 4 | |
| Unknown | 5 |
Buyer checklist
No ADs published since 1998 match the Silvaire LUSCOMBE 8F airframe; engine ADs depend on the engine installed. 7 NTSB events since 1982 involve Silvaire LUSCOMBE 8F airframes. Operators and repair stations filed 1 service difficulty report on Silvaire LUSCOMBE 8F 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
LUSCOMBE 8F aircraft
Page 1 of 2| N-number | Year | Based in | Certificate issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| N1373B | 1948 | Lafayette, CA | Jul 15, 2024 |
| N1499B | 1948 | Salt Lake City, UT | Aug 27, 2024 |
| N1885B | 1948 | Birch Run, MI | Apr 16, 2024 |
| N1968G | 1959 | Boling, TX | Oct 5, 2017 |
| N2075B | 1948 | Fitchburg, MA | Jul 16, 1993 |
| N2113B | — | Eagle, ID | Mar 16, 2026 |
| N2177K | — | Indianapolis, IN | Jan 14, 2024 |
| N2272B | 1949 | Goodrich, MI | Jan 22, 2020 |
| N3529G | 1959 | Fitchburg, MA | Apr 14, 2014 |
| N3530G | — | Ocala, FL | Nov 20, 2014 |
| N3535G | 1959 | Fort Kent, ME | Oct 2, 2023 |
| N3549G | 1960 | Salida, CO | Nov 15, 2002 |
| N3553G | 1960 | Hampshire, IL | Sep 17, 2008 |
| N3554G | 1960 | Van Nuys, CA | May 29, 2014 |
| N800B | 1950 | Mansfield, OH | Jun 14, 1974 |
| N85VA | 1959 | Grand Junction, CO | Sep 22, 2003 |
| N900RY | 1959 | Pewaukee, WI | May 8, 2013 |
| N9900C | — | Carson City, NV | Nov 9, 2021 |
| N9906C | 1959 | New Iberia, LA | Feb 19, 2025 |
| N9909C | 1959 | Rochester, MN | Feb 20, 2014 |
| N9913C | 1959 | Creswell, OR | Aug 29, 2024 |
| N9919C | 1959 | Nampa, ID | Aug 25, 2017 |
| N9920C | 1959 | Mountain Home, ID | Aug 30, 2026 |
| N9921C | 1959 | Staunton, IL | Jun 29, 2015 |
| N9925C | 1959 | Williamson, GA | Nov 2, 2021 |