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Luscombe 8E

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ICAO24: a6d978
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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 8190112

Luscombe 8E
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Cruise: 75 KTAS
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 17008

Manufacturer: Cont Motor
Model: C85 SERIES
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 85 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N540RW
Serial Number: 5144
Year Manufactured:
ACFTREF Code: 8190112
Engine Code: 17008
Status: V (V)
Certification: 1
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

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Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 51554570
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A6D978

Registrant

Wilkins Rondal
15730 Stoney Creek Dr
Riverside, CA, 925046242
FAA Region: 4

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Aug 29, 2023
Airworthiness Aug 18, 1955
Expiration Aug 31, 2030
Last Activity Aug 29, 2023
Data as of Jun 7, 2026

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