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N72040 V

Silvaire LUSCOMBE 8A · 1946

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 8190120

Silvaire 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: N72040
Serial Number: 3467
Year Manufactured: 1946
ACFTREF Code: 8190120
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): 52323211
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A9A689

Registrant

Dodge D R
1425 Wentworth Ave
Sacramento, CA, 95822
FAA Region: 4

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Apr 4, 1985
Airworthiness Jun 8, 1956
Expiration Jan 31, 2030
Last Activity Sep 30, 2023
Data as of Jun 4, 2026

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