# N2004: 1956 Luscombe 8E

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Luscombe 8E](https://openairdocs.org/model/luscombe-8e) (registry code 8190112, 2 seats)
- Engine: [Amateur-built UNKNOWN ENG](https://openairdocs.org/engine/amateur-built-unknown-eng) (registry code 99999)
- Data sheets: [TCDS A-694](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A-694) (Luscombe Aircraft Corporation) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 5937
- Year built: 1956
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Airworthiness: Standard, normal
- Airworthiness date: May 30, 1956
- Certificate issued: November 15, 2024
- Expires: November 30, 2031
- Mode S code: A194E7
- Registered owner: [Brocato Barry J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BROCATO%20BARRY%20J)
- Location: [Coronado, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Coronado)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 32.6986° N, 117.2088° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 92118, within about 2 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=2004
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2004

From the FAA registry file of October 21, 2026. ADs below are matched by the registry's airframe and engine model codes. They may apply; each AD's applicability can narrow it by serial number, part number or installed equipment. This is not a compliance determination.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs): 14 in force

### Matched by airframe (Luscombe 8E)

- [AD 2022-03-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-03-15): Fuel Quantity Indicator · Garmin G3X Touch Electronic Flight Instrument System (STC SA01899WI). Effective Mar 21, 2022
- [AD 96-24-17 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-24-17-R1): Wing Inspection Holes · Don Luscombe Aviation History Foundation 8, 8A, 8B and 5 more. Effective Jan 27, 1997
- [AD 96-09-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-09-06): Air Filter Assemblies · Maule Aerospace Technology 7ACA, 7ECA, 7FC and 180 more. Effective Jun 7, 1996
- [AD 94-16-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/94-16-02): Stabilizer Forward Attach Fitting · Don Luscombe Aviation History Foundation 8, 8A, 8B and 5 more. Effective Sep 19, 1994
- [AD 55-24-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/55-24-01): Corrosion Inspection · Don Luscombe Aviation History Foundation 8, 8A, 8B and 3 more. Effective May 22, 1973
- [AD 62-24-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/62-24-03): Cabin Heat System · Lycoming O-235-C1, O-235-C2C, O-290-D, O-290-D2, O-320 engine (Luscombe STC SA4-173 or 5 others). Effective Nov 21, 1962
- [AD 61-03-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/61-03-05): Fuel Line Interference · Don Luscombe Aviation History Foundation 8, 8A, 8B and 5 more. Effective Mar 9, 1961
- [AD 51-10-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/51-10-02): Control Cable Inspection · Don Luscombe Aviation History Foundation 8, 8A, 8B and 5 more
- [AD 49-43-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/49-43-02): Stabilizer Spar Inspection · Don Luscombe Aviation History Foundation 8, 8A, 8B and 5 more
- [AD 48-49-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/48-49-01): Vertical Stabilizer Spar Fitting · Don Luscombe Aviation History Foundation 8, 8A, 8B and 5 more
- [AD 48-09-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/48-09-03): Kollsman Airspeed Baffle · Don Luscombe Aviation History Foundation 8, 8A, 8B and 5 more
- [AD 48-08-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/48-08-02): Cleveland Wheels · American Champion 11AC, 11BC, 11CC and 33 more
- [AD 47-22-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/47-22-01): Bulkhead Reinforcement For Seaplanes · Don Luscombe Aviation History Foundation 8, 8A, 8B and 3 more
- [AD 47-10-40](https://openairdocs.org/ad/47-10-40): Rudder Control Arm Reinforcement · Don Luscombe Aviation History Foundation 8, 8A, 8B and 3 more

### Matched by engine (Amateur-built UNKNOWN ENG)

None in force.

## Information bulletins (advisory) (1 in force)

- [SAIB ACE-97-03](https://openairdocs.org/saib/ACE-97-03): . Issued May 15, 1997

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N2004.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to N2004.

## Service difficulty reports (1)

As reported by operators and repair stations. Reports filed since April 30, 1930, when the mark's previous registration was cancelled.

- [SDR 2008FA0000301](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2008FA0000301), Apr 18, 2008: MUFF. FAILED. AFTER A FLIGHT, IT WAS NOTED THAT A PORTION OF SCAT HOSE WAS HANGING FROM THE BOTTOM OF COWLING OPENING. UPON INSPECTION IT WAS FOUND THAT THE CARBURETOR HEAT F

## Earlier aircraft with N2004

The FAA can reassign an N-number once a registration is cancelled. These aircraft carried N2004 before.

- [Cancelled 1930-04-30](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N2004-1930-04-30): Curtiss JN4D, S/N 5019, built 1918. Owner: [Brown George W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BROWN%20GEORGE%20W)

## Related

- Other Luscombe 8E aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/luscombe-8e/aircraft.md
- STCs for the Luscombe 8E: https://openairdocs.org/model/luscombe-8e/stcs.md
- The Amateur-built UNKNOWN ENG engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/amateur-built-unknown-eng.md

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