Type Record · As of May 3, 2026
LUSCOMBE 8B
Fixed Wing Single Engine · CONT MOTOR A&C65 SERIES
Registered
16
Year Range
1940–1941
NTSB Events
3
Airworthiness Directives
6
01 / Distribution
Where the fleet lives and was built
Counts of currently-registered LUSCOMBE 8B aircraft by US state and decade of manufacture, sourced from the FAA Aircraft Registry.
By State (top 10)
- TX 18.8% 3
- IL 12.5% 2
- PA 6.3% 1
- IN 6.3% 1
- TN 6.3% 1
- MN 6.3% 1
- MO 6.3% 1
- KS 6.3% 1
- FL 6.3% 1
- GA 6.3% 1
+3 more states
By Decade of Manufacture
- 1940s 81.3% 13
- Unknown 18.8% 3
02 / NTSB Records
Events involving LUSCOMBE 8B aircraft
3 event(s) on file. Showing the most recent 3.
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May 29, 2014
N39092Galion, Ohio
NTSB Docket → -
Jan 18, 1986
N25119TURIN, New York
NTSB Docket → -
Feb 19, 1979
N28796TRENTON, Missouri
NTSB Docket →
02c / Academic Research
Scholarly work mentioning LUSCOMBE 8B
Papers and reports across NASA, NTSB, FAA CAMI, AOPA ASI, Embry-Riddle, arXiv, and the broader academic graph that mention this airframe. Title or keyword match — drill into each for full abstract + author list + PDF link.
Browse the full corpus — academia portal ↗
03 / Airworthiness Directives
FAA directives applicable to LUSCOMBE 8B
6 directive(s) on file. Showing the most recent 6.
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Jun 7, 2005
Airworthiness Directives; Precise Flight, Inc. Models SVS I and SVS IA Standby Vacuum Systems
The FAA adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all airplanes equipped with Precise Flight, Inc. (Precise Flight) Models SVS I and SVS IA standby vacuum systems (SVS) installed under certain supplemental type certificates or through field approval. This AD requires you to replace the airplane flight manual suppl…
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Mar 4, 2005
Airworthiness Directives; Precise Flight, Inc. Models SVS I and SVS IA Standby Vacuum Systems
The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all airplanes equipped with Precise Flight, Inc. (Precise Flight) Models SVS I and SVS IA standby vacuum systems (SVS) installed under certain supplemental type certificates or through field approval. This proposed AD would require you to replace the air…
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Nov 30, 1999
Airworthiness Directives; Precise Flight, Inc. Model SVS III Standby Vacuum Systems
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to all aircraft equipped with Precise Flight, Inc. Model SVS III standby vacuum systems installed in accordance with the applicable supplemental type certificate (STC) or through field approval. This AD requires incorporating revised operating limit…
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Jul 7, 1999
Airworthiness Directives; Precise Flight, Inc. Model SVS III Standby Vacuum Systems
This document proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) that would apply to all U.S. owners and operators of aircraft equipped with Precise Flight, Inc. Model SVS III standby vacuum systems installed in accordance with the applicable supplemental type certificate (STC) or through field approval. The propose…
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Dec 3, 1997
Airworthiness Directives; The Don Luscombe Aviation History Foundation Models 8, 8A, 8B, 8C, 8D, 8E, 8F, T-8F Airplanes; Correction
This document clarifies information in airworthiness directive (AD) 96-24-17, which applies to Don Luscombe Aviation History Foundation (Luscombe) Models 8, 8A, 8B, 8C, 8D, 8E, 8F, T-8F airplanes. AD 96-24-17 currently requires installing new inspection holes, modifying the wing tip fairings, and inspecting the wing s…
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Aug 25, 1994
Airworthiness Directives; Brackett Aircraft Company, Inc.; Air Filter Assemblies Installed on Airplanes
This document proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) that would apply to airplanes with certain Brackett Aircraft Company, Inc. (Brackett) air filter assemblies incorporating a neoprene gasket design installed between the carburetor heat box and the air filter frame. The proposed action would require rep…
04 / Type Certificate Data Sheets
FAA TCDS for LUSCOMBE 8B
The TCDS is the legal certification document — weight limits, performance, equipment, AD compliance times, operating limitations. 1 match in the FAA catalog.
- A-694 Historical Rev 23 · 07/08/1993
Don Luscombe Aviation History Foundation Inc.
Models: 8, 8D, 8A, 8F + 4 more
06 / Supplemental Type Certificates
Modifications approved for LUSCOMBE 8B
48 STCs on file — every FAA-approved modification, alteration, or installation for this aircraft. STOL kits, avionics, fuel systems, floats, engine swaps, you name it.
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09/26/2024
STC SA02594SE
SkyView HDX Instrumentation and Autopilot System manufactured
Dynon Avionics
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08/19/2024
STC SA03898NY
Installation and maintenance of ORATEX covering and coating material
Aircraft Design & Certification Ltd
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05/17/2024
STC SA4503NM (PAGE 1)
Remove original cloth covering and install Ceconite covering
Ceconite Division of Poly-Fiber Inc.
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10/12/2022
STC SA02594SE
SkyView HDX Instrumentation and Autopilot System manufactured
Dynon Avionics
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09/09/2022
STC SA4503NM (PAGE 1)
Install Ceconite covering material.
Ceconite Division of Poly-Fiber Inc
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09/01/2022
STC SA01967WI (2 OF3)
Use of GAMI G100UL High Octane Unleaded Avgas
General Aviation Modifications Inc.
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05/19/2022
STC SA04776NY (1 OF 2)
The HIPEC Covering and Finishing System must be performed and maintained
HIPEC Aircraft Coatings Inc.
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01/28/2022
STC SA03898NY
Installation and maintenance of ORATEX covering and coating material
Aircraft Design & Certification Ltd
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09/16/2021
STC SA02553AK
Fabrication and installation of a Tail Wheel Anti-Shimmy Dampener
Keller Engineering Group LLC
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09/16/2021
STC ST02291AK-A
Fabrication and installation of a Tail Wheel Anti-Shimmy Dampener
Keller Engineering Group LLC
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02/26/2021
STC SA01093WI
Modification of flap operation mechanism. Install according to Renaissance Aircraft LLC Top Drawing R282315, Revision A, or later FAA approved revisions.
Luscombe Aircraft Corporation
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02/26/2021
STC SA01049WI
Replacement of existing engine with a Continental 0-200-A or O-200-C and suitable propeller in accordance with The Don Luscombe Aviation History Foundation DLAHF Document 0-200 dat…
Luscombe Aircraft Corporation
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02/26/2021
STC SA01094WI
Installation of a hydraulic brake system
Luscombe Aircraft Corporation
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02/26/2021
STC SA3215NM
Fabrication and installation of pilot's and co-pilot's seat.
Luscombe Aircraft Corporation
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02/26/2021
STC SA2500SO
Fabrication and installation of front stabilizer attach fitting
Luscombe Aircraft Corporation
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02/26/2021
STC SA00940LA
Installation of overhead inertia reel shoulder harnesses for pilot and passenger.
Luscombe Aircraft Corporation
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01/09/2020
STC SA2500SO
Fabrication and installation of front stabilizer attach fitting
Luscombe Aircraft Corporation
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07/16/2019
STC SA01861SE (PAGE 2)
Fabrication and installation of Landing Light Controller
Seaton Engineering Corp.
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07/16/2019
STC SA01800SE (PG 2)
Fabrication and installation of new or replacement of existing instrument panel lights dimmer control.
Seaton Engineering Corp.
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07/14/2017
STC SA01800SE (PG 2)
Fabrication and installation of new or replacement of existing instrument panel lights dimmer control.
Seaton Engineering Corp.
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06/04/2015
STC SA00478CH
Installation of Cooper Superflite 102 Fabric.
Aviation Products Systems Inc.
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10/10/2012
STC SA02825NY Page 1
Installation of Aerospace Logic Aircraft Instruments
Aerospace Logic Inc.
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05/10/2012
STC SA00478CH
Installation of Cooper Superflite 102 Fabric.
Aviation Products Systems Inc.
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12/01/2011
STC SA01861SE (PAGE 2)
Fabrication and installation of Landing Light Controller
Seaton Engineering Corp.
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12/01/2011
STC SA01800SE (PG 2)
Fabrication and installation of new or replacement of existing instrument panel lights dimmer control.
Seaton Engineering Corp.
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10/19/2011
STC SA00478CH (PAGE 2)
Installation of Cooper Superflite 102 Fabric.
Aviation Products Systems Inc.
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09/14/2011
STC SA00478CH (PAGE 2)
Installation of Cooper Superflite 102 Fabric.
Aviation Products Systems Inc.
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02/25/2011
STC SA4503NM (Page 1)
Install Ceconite covering material.
Ceconite Division of Poly-Fiber Inc
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02/01/2010
STC SA00478CH (PAGE 2)
Installation of Cooper Superflite 102 Fabric.
Aviation Products Systems Inc.
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09/18/2009
STC SA00478CH (PAGE 2)
Installation of Cooper Superflite 102 Fabric.
Aviation Products Systems Inc.
+ 18 more STCs on file
04 / Regulations watching this type
Advisory Circulars and Federal Register activity for LUSCOMBE 8B
Advisory Circulars
No ACs explicitly mention this type. Showing universal operating-rule ACs that apply to all aircraft.
Recent Federal Register activity
Latest rulemakings touching general operating rules (Part 91) and maintenance rules (Part 43).
- 2026-04-17 Settlement Policy for Small Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Cases FR ↗
- 2026-02-10 Normalizing Unmanned Aircraft Systems Beyond Visual Line of Sight Operations; Reopening of Comment Period; Denial of Extension FR ↗
- 2026-02-02 25-Hour Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) Requirement, New Aircraft Production FR ↗
- 2026-01-28 Normalizing Unmanned Aircraft Systems Beyond Visual Line of Sight Operations; Reopening of Comment Period FR ↗
- 2026-01-07 Requirements for Interference-Tolerant Radio Altimeter Systems FR ↗
05 / Aircraft of this type
All 16 registered N-numbers
Every tail currently on the FAA registry for this make/model. Click an N-number to query the FAA Aircraft Inquiry; rows flagged ● have NTSB events on file. Tails seeded with full TallyAero pages link directly.
| N-number | St | Year | NTSB | FAA |
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| N25119 | PA | — | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N28418 | TX | 1940 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N28460 | IN | 1940 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N28595 | TN | 1940 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N28753 | IL | 1940 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N28762 | IL | 1940 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N28795 | MN | — | · | Look up ↗ |
| N28796 | MO | — | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N28837 | KS | 1940 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N28880 | FL | 1940 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N28904 | TX | 1941 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N28918 | GA | 1941 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N37068 | MI | 1941 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N39062 | VA | 1941 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N39092 | OH | 1941 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N75280 | TX | 1940 | · | Look up ↗ |
Source — FAA Aircraft Registry · click "Look up" to query the live registry record (owner, address, last airworthiness)
05 / Sources & Methodology
Every count traces back to a primary US-government source
- FAA Aircraft Registry →
Refreshed Apr 27, 2026
Available
- NTSB CAROL →
Refreshed Apr 27, 2026
Available
- Federal Register (FAA Airworthiness Directives) →
Refreshed Apr 27, 2026
Available
We render counts and lists as the agency publishes them. Read the methodology →