LUSCOMBE 8E

01 /  Distribution

Where the fleet lives and was built

Counts of currently-registered LUSCOMBE 8E aircraft by US state and decade of manufacture, sourced from the FAA Aircraft Registry.

02 /  NTSB Records

Events involving LUSCOMBE 8E aircraft

137 event(s) on file. Showing the most recent 25 · 112 more available on NTSB CAROL.

• Apr 19, 2026

  N1398K

  Meeker, Colorado Fatal

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• Jan 27, 2025

  N1739K

  Brush, Colorado Minor

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• Feb 23, 2024

  N2669K

  Truth or Consequences, New Mexico Minor

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• May 18, 2023

  N2515K

  Cortez, Colorado

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• Feb 19, 2023

  N2722K

  Houston, Texas

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• Aug 31, 2018

  N2305K

  New Carlisle, Ohio Serious

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• Nov 12, 2016

  N2604K

  Conway, Arkansas

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• Jul 17, 2016

  N2759K

  Minden, Nevada Minor

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• Jul 21, 2015

  N2789K

  Perry, Oklahoma Serious

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• Nov 3, 2012

  N2368K

  West Bend, Wisconsin Minor

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• Jun 9, 2012

  N2052K

  Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania

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• Apr 16, 2012

  N25E

  Winslow, Arizona

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• Apr 7, 2012

  N1183K

  Westport, Washington Minor

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• May 3, 2011

  N1902K

  Apex, North Carolina Minor

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• Mar 19, 2011

  N2790K

  Taunton, Massachusetts

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• May 20, 2009

  N2450K

  Ozona, Texas

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• Jan 19, 2008

  N71730

  Brigham City, Utah

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• Sep 29, 2007

  N2826K

  Ramona, California

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• Sep 10, 2006

  N2020B

  Dodgeville, Wisconsin

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• Jul 20, 2006

  N2438K

  Willow, Alaska

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• Jun 16, 2005

  N37GH

  Orangeburg, South Carolina

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• Jun 12, 2004

  N1970K

  Joliet, Illinois Minor

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• Oct 18, 2003

  N1806K

  Spanaway, Washington Serious

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• Jan 16, 2001

  N2953K

  North Platte, Nebraska

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• Jun 4, 1999

  N2680K

  NEW IBERIA, Louisiana

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02c /  Academic Research

Scholarly work mentioning LUSCOMBE 8E

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.

• NASA NTRS 2019 · Conference Paper

  Transonic Experimental Observations of Abrupt Wing Stall on an F/A-l8E Model

  A transonic wind tunnel test of an 8% F/A-18E model was conducted in the NASA Langley Research Center (LaRC) 16 ft Transonic Tunnel (16-ft TT) to investigate on-surface flow physics during stall.

• NASA NTRS 2019 · Conference Paper

  Transonic Experimental Observations of Abrupt Wing Stall on an F/A-18E Model (Invited)

  A transonic wind tunnel test of an 8% F/A-18E model was conducted in the NASA Langley Research Center (LaRC) 16 ft Transonic Tunnel (16-ft TT) to investigate on-surface flow physics during stall.

Browse the full corpus — academia portal ↗

03 /  Airworthiness Directives

FAA directives applicable to LUSCOMBE 8E

7 directive(s) on file. Showing the most recent 7.

• 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…

  Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

• 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…

  Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

• 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…

  Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

• 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…

  Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

• 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…

  Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

• 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…

  Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

• Mar 3, 1994

  Airworthiness Directives; Teledyne Continental Motors Models C75, C85, C90, C125, C145, O-200, O-300, and GO-300 Series Reciprocating Engines

  This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to Teledyne Continental Motors (TCM) Models C75, C85, C90, C125, C145, O-200, O-300, and GO-300 series reciprocating engines, that requires inspection of the cylinder rocker shaft bosses for cracks, and inspection of the cylinder rocker shaft for loo…

  Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

04 /  Type Certificate Data Sheets

FAA TCDS for LUSCOMBE 8E

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

  Atlas TCDS → DRS ↗

06 /  Supplemental Type Certificates

Modifications approved for LUSCOMBE 8E

49 STCs on file — every FAA-approved modification, alteration, or installation for this aircraft. STOL kits, avionics, fuel systems, floats, engine swaps, you name it.

• 09/26/2024

  STC SA02594SE

  SkyView HDX Instrumentation and Autopilot System manufactured

  Dynon Avionics

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 08/19/2024

  STC SA03898NY

  Installation and maintenance of ORATEX covering and coating material

  Aircraft Design & Certification Ltd

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 05/17/2024

  STC SA4503NM (PAGE 1)

  Remove original cloth covering and install Ceconite covering

  Ceconite Division of Poly-Fiber Inc.

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 10/12/2022

  STC SA02594SE

  SkyView HDX Instrumentation and Autopilot System manufactured

  Dynon Avionics

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 09/09/2022

  STC SA4503NM (PAGE 1)

  Install Ceconite covering material.

  Ceconite Division of Poly-Fiber Inc

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 09/01/2022

  STC SA01967WI (2 OF3)

  Use of GAMI G100UL High Octane Unleaded Avgas

  General Aviation Modifications Inc.

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 05/19/2022

  STC SA04776NY (1 OF 2)

  The HIPEC Covering and Finishing System must be performed and maintained

  HIPEC Aircraft Coatings Inc.

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 01/28/2022

  STC SA03898NY

  Installation and maintenance of ORATEX covering and coating material

  Aircraft Design & Certification Ltd

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 09/16/2021

  STC SA02553AK

  Fabrication and installation of a Tail Wheel Anti-Shimmy Dampener

  Keller Engineering Group LLC

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 09/16/2021

  STC ST02291AK-A

  Fabrication and installation of a Tail Wheel Anti-Shimmy Dampener

  Keller Engineering Group LLC

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 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

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 02/26/2021

  STC SA4-173

  Installation of Lycoming O-235-C1, O-235-C2C, O-290-D, O-290-D2, O-320 engine.

  Luscombe Aircraft Corporation

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 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

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 02/26/2021

  STC SA01094WI

  Installation of a hydraulic brake system

  Luscombe Aircraft Corporation

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 02/26/2021

  STC SA3215NM

  Fabrication and installation of pilot's and co-pilot's seat.

  Luscombe Aircraft Corporation

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 02/26/2021

  STC SA4-642

  Lycoming O-290-D2 engine and Sensenich M76AM-2 propeller.

  Luscombe Aircraft Corporation

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 02/26/2021

  STC SA344CE

  Installation of Lycoming O-320 and O-320-A1A engine, McCauley 1C172/MGM 7462 propeller, and Prestolite ALK 5001 S4UO alternator.

  Luscombe Aircraft Corporation

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 02/26/2021

  STC SA2500SO

  Fabrication and installation of front stabilizer attach fitting

  Luscombe Aircraft Corporation

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 02/26/2021

  STC SA00940LA

  Installation of overhead inertia reel shoulder harnesses for pilot and passenger.

  Luscombe Aircraft Corporation

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 01/09/2020

  STC SA344CE

  Installation of Lycoming O-320 and O-320-A1A engine, McCauley 1C172/MGM 7462 propeller, and Prestolite ALK 5001 S4UO alternator.

  Luscombe Aircraft Corporation

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 01/09/2020

  STC SA2500SO

  Fabrication and installation of front stabilizer attach fitting

  Luscombe Aircraft Corporation

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 07/16/2019

  STC SA01861SE (PAGE 2)

  Fabrication and installation of Landing Light Controller

  Seaton Engineering Corp.

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 07/16/2019

  STC SA01800SE (PG 2)

  Fabrication and installation of new or replacement of existing instrument panel lights dimmer control.

  Seaton Engineering Corp.

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 07/14/2017

  STC SA01800SE (PG 2)

  Fabrication and installation of new or replacement of existing instrument panel lights dimmer control.

  Seaton Engineering Corp.

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 06/04/2015

  STC SA00478CH

  Installation of Cooper Superflite 102 Fabric.

  Aviation Products Systems Inc.

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 05/10/2012

  STC SA00478CH

  Installation of Cooper Superflite 102 Fabric.

  Aviation Products Systems Inc.

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 12/01/2011

  STC SA01861SE (PAGE 2)

  Fabrication and installation of Landing Light Controller

  Seaton Engineering Corp.

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 12/01/2011

  STC SA01800SE (PG 2)

  Fabrication and installation of new or replacement of existing instrument panel lights dimmer control.

  Seaton Engineering Corp.

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 10/19/2011

  STC SA00478CH (PAGE 2)

  Installation of Cooper Superflite 102 Fabric.

  Aviation Products Systems Inc.

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 09/14/2011

  STC SA00478CH (PAGE 2)

  Installation of Cooper Superflite 102 Fabric.

  Aviation Products Systems Inc.

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

+ 19 more STCs on file

07 /  PMA replacement parts

FAA-approved replacement parts for LUSCOMBE 8E

4 parts on file from the FAA Parts Manufacturer Approval database. Each is a non-OEM part the FAA has authorized for use as a replacement on this aircraft type.

• U286094-101#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/9CCE5F060B1BD52D86257737005373C4.0001##

  Fuel Valve Bracket

  Univair Aircraft Corp replaces Luscombe p/n 286094

  PMA holder →

• U286094-000#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/7A104524B7409D798625773700537393.0001##

  Fuel Valve Assembly

  Univair Aircraft Corp replaces Luscombe p/n P25A-2

  PMA holder →

• 188175-AA#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/8118329B9CEA1C30862571C4006B25F1.0001##

  Escutcheon, Rear Seat

  Antique Aluminum LLC replaces 188175

  PMA holder →

• P002-1247130-A021#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID198526324120250813154900.0001##

  Spinner Assembly

  Aero Tech Aviation Design LLC replaces D3339

  PMA holder →

09 /  Equivalent Level of Safety findings

ELOS findings issued for LUSCOMBE 8E

1 ELOS finding on file. The FAA issues an ELOS when an applicant proposes an alternative means that achieves the same safety outcome as a literal regulation — a standing record of which certification deviations the agency has approved for this model series.

• ACE-10-11

  Arrangement of Powerplant Cockpit Controls in the Vintage Luscombe Instrument Panel

  § 23.777, 23.779, 23.781

  11/02/2011 →

04 /  Regulations watching this type

Advisory Circulars and Federal Register activity for LUSCOMBE 8E

05 /  Aircraft of this type

All 325 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.

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 →