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N989M V

Silvaire LUSCOMBE 8A · 1948 · Katy, TX

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This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N989M is a 1948 Silvaire LUSCOMBE 8A (serial 6530), registered to Camp John S (individual) in Katy, TX. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires April 2030; the airworthiness certificate dates from August 1979 (47 years ago). It carries a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine rated at 65 hp, the engine on 92% of registered Silvaire LUSCOMBE 8As. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address ADCDA6. It is one of 93 Silvaire LUSCOMBE 8A aircraft on the FAA registry. Camp John S holds 2 aircraft on the registry.

Registered owner
Camp John S
Owner type
Individual
Based in
Katy, TX
Serial number
6530
Year built
1948 · 78 yrs old
Airworthiness class
Standard – Normal
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
ADCDA6 · 53346646 octal
Certificate issued
Apr 13, 2023
Airworthiness date
Aug 16, 1979
Last FAA activity
May 2, 2023
Registration expires
Apr 30, 2030
FAA region
2

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Engine on this aircraft

Engine
Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES
Engine type
Reciprocating (Piston)
Rated power
65 hp
Power per seat
33 hp
FAA engine code
17003

81 of the 88 registered Silvaire LUSCOMBE 8A carry this engine (92%), across 5 engine variants on the type.

Source: FAA engine reference (ENGINE.txt), matched on this registration's engine code.

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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: N989M
Serial Number: 6530
Year Manufactured: 1948
ACFTREF Code: 8190120
Engine Code: 17003
Status: V (V)
Certification: Standard – Normal
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

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Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 53346646
ICAO 24-bit (hex): ADCDA6
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Registrant

Camp John S
Individual
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2431 Village Lakes Dr
Katy, TX, 774931892
FAA Region: 2

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Apr 13, 2023
Airworthiness Aug 16, 1979
Expiration Apr 30, 2030
Last Activity May 2, 2023
Data as of Sep 7, 2026

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