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N71826 V

Luscombe 8A · 1946

This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N71826 is a 1946 Luscombe 8A (serial 3253), registered to Bemidji Aviation Services Inc in Bemidji, MN. It is one of 897 Luscombe 8A aircraft on the FAA registry.

Registered owner
Bemidji Aviation Services Inc
Based in
Bemidji, MN
Serial number
3253
Year built
1946 · 80 yrs old
Airworthiness class
1
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A99C82 · 52316202 octal
Certificate issued
Jun 1, 2007
Airworthiness date
Jul 2, 1956
Last FAA activity
Mar 4, 2023
Registration expires
Jul 31, 2027
FAA region
Central

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 8190104

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

Engine — CODE 17003

Manufacturer: Cont Motor
Model: A&C65 SERIES
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 65 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N71826
Serial Number: 3253
Year Manufactured: 1946
ACFTREF Code: 8190104
Engine Code: 17003
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): 52316202
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A99C82

Registrant

Bemidji Aviation Services Inc
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4125 Hangar Dr Nw
Bemidji, MN, 566016243
FAA Region: Central

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Jun 1, 2007
Airworthiness Jul 2, 1956
Expiration Jul 31, 2027
Last Activity Mar 4, 2023
Data as of Sep 7, 2026

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