LUSCOMBE 8F

01 /  Distribution

Where the fleet lives and was built

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

02 /  NTSB Records

Events involving LUSCOMBE 8F aircraft

55 event(s) on file. Showing the most recent 25 · 30 more available on NTSB CAROL.

• Apr 13, 2025

  N815B

  Punta Gorda, Florida

  NTSB Docket →

• Apr 30, 2023

  N1113B

  Palmer, Texas

  NTSB Docket →

• Jul 17, 2021

  N2054B

  Comstock, Texas Fatal

  NTSB Docket →

• Oct 15, 2019

  N2037B

  Lebanon, New Hampshire Minor

  NTSB Docket →

• Apr 20, 2019

  N1866B

  Bremen, Alabama

  NTSB Docket →

• Mar 20, 2017

  N2007B

  Vicksburg, Michigan Fatal

  NTSB Docket →

• Jun 20, 2011

  N1459B

  McCall, Idaho

  NTSB Docket →

• Jun 10, 2010

  N9932C

  Shell Knob, Missouri

  NTSB Docket →

• Apr 4, 2007

  N882JB

  Ocala, Florida

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• Nov 5, 2006

  N26324

  Wellsville, Kansas

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• Oct 11, 2003

  N1918B

  Murrieta, California Minor

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• Jul 17, 2002

  N840B

  Farmington, Missouri

  NTSB Docket →

• Jun 15, 1997

  N1894B

  NEW TOWN, Pennsylvania

  NTSB Docket →

• Jan 13, 1995

  N2183B

  WICKENBURG, Arizona Minor

  NTSB Docket →

• Nov 12, 1993

  N822B

  GRIFFIN, Georgia Serious

  NTSB Docket →

• Oct 4, 1993

  N801B

  BENTON, Kansas

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• Sep 18, 1993

  N840B

  FESTUS, Missouri

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• Dec 11, 1991

  N1871B

  CHAPIN, Iowa

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• May 26, 1990

  N1113B

  MORGAN, Utah

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• May 21, 1989

  N2746K

  RAMSEY, Minnesota

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• Mar 27, 1988

  N1374B

  LOMPOC, California

  NTSB Docket →

• Dec 23, 1984

  N836B

  NEWBURG, Maryland

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• Jan 31, 1981

  N1430B

  BELLEVILLE, Michigan

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• Nov 19, 1978

  N1917B

  SARATOGA SPGS, New York

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• May 3, 1978

  N3545G

  MONTE VISTA, Colorado Minor

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03 /  Airworthiness Directives

FAA directives applicable to LUSCOMBE 8F

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 8F

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 8F

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 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 ↗

• 10/10/2012

  STC SA02825NY Page 1

  Installation of Aerospace Logic Aircraft Instruments

  Aerospace Logic 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

09 /  Equivalent Level of Safety findings

ELOS findings issued for LUSCOMBE 8F

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-10-10

  Arrangement of Powerplant Cockpit Controls

  § 23.777, 23.779, 23.781

  11/17/2011 →

04 /  Regulations watching this type

Advisory Circulars and Federal Register activity for LUSCOMBE 8F

05 /  Aircraft of this type

All 118 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 →