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N28461

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1940 Luscombe 8A · Continental A&C65 series

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Registered owner
Smutny John
Location
Auburn, WA
Owner type
Individual
Serial number
1328
Year built
1940
Type
Fixed wing single engine
Engine
Reciprocating
Airworthiness
Standard
Airworthiness date
April 15, 1959
Certificate issued
June 24, 2021
Expires
June 30, 2028
Mode S code
A2E01B
Luscombe 8AAirframe model · 2 seats · 1 engine · 897 registeredTCDS A-694Airframe · Luscombe 8ATCDS E-205Engine · Continental A&C65 series

From the FAA registry file of October 24, 2026. The registry lists only the engine series, so ADs for every Continental A&C65 model are included below.

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Airworthiness directives that may apply · 24

Matched by this aircraft’s airframe and engine models. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment.

1961In forceSuperseded2026
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Information bulletins that may apply · 5

Advisory, not mandatory.

Historical bulletins · 1
SAIB CE-14-09Luscombe Model 8A Fuel SystemIssued Feb 13, 2014

NTSB investigations · 2

Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

NTSB WPR21LA149Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPort Townsend, WAThe pilot’s inadequate engine hand propping procedure which resulted in the airplane’s unexpected movement and subsequent impact with a fueling station.Mar 29, 2021 · Substantial damageNTSB SEA74DYE24Accident · No injuriesClosedAuburn, WAOct 17, 1973 · Substantial damage

FAA incident reports · 2

FAA accident and incident reports matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.

Accident 20210329009319AGround/Ramp/Ma · Port Townsend, WAPilot reported that, prior to intended flight after refueling, he attempted to start the airplane by hand propping the engine. When the airplane started, the airplane turned 90 deg and departed the wheel chocks and impacted the fuel station. Substantial…Mar 29, 2021 · Substantial damageAccident 19731017035079ARoll-Out (Fixed Wing) · Auburn, WAPax lnd acft loss dirctnal contrl on roll out. Plt took contrl stoppd acft.Oct 17, 1973 · Substantial damage

Service difficulty reports

No reports matched to N28461General aviation reporting is voluntary. Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model. Reports on Luscombe 8A aircraft

STCs that may be installed · 116

Approved for this aircraft’s airframe or engine model. The registry doesn’t record which STCs an aircraft has; its records do.

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