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Luscombe 11A

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Aircraft model · Fixed wing single engine · Airplane · registry code 8890402

Manufacturer (registry)
LUSCOMBE
Model
11A
Registry code
8890402
Registered
25 aircraft
Type
Fixed wing single engine
Engines
1 · Reciprocating
Seats
4
Weight class
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise speed
111 mph
Certification
Type certificated
Data sheet
TCDSA-804
Holder
W.Z.D. Enterprises Inc.

Model codes come from the FAA registry’s reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker.

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Aircraft by year built · 60

1947Registered nowDeregistered2026

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 5

ADs whose products match this airframe model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.

2005In forceSuperseded2026
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Information bulletins that may apply · 2

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Registered aircraft · 25

N1101WObrien A Scott · Camarillo, CABuilt 1948 · S/N 11-184N1604BCromley Mark C · Lewisburg, PAS/N 11-5N1614BRogers Raylon R DBA · Wellston, OKBuilt 1948 · S/N 11-120
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NTSB investigations · 23

Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

Defining event, 2008 on

Of 1 case NTSB coded with a defining event. All defining events

In the probable cause, 2008 on

Findings NTSB made part of the probable cause. A case can have several. All findings

First occurrence, 1982 to 2007

Of 5 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.

NTSB WPR10LA306Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 11A · Merced, CAThe pilot’s inability to maintain airplane control during cruise flight due to the failure of the elevator trim tab as a result of missing hardware for the elevator control cable bellcrank to elevator torque tube attachment bracket.Jun 19, 2010 · N1606B · Substantial damageNTSB SEA05LA015Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 11A · Redmond, ORThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Also causal were the instructor's inadequate supervision and remedial action. Factors include soft terrain just off the side of the runway.Nov 13, 2004 · N1627B · Substantial damageNTSB LAX01LA184Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 11A · Apple Valley, CAThe pilot's fuel mismanagement, which led to fuel exhaustion, a loss of engine power, and subsequent landing on unsuitable terrain.May 18, 2001 · N1606B · Substantial damage
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FAA incident reports · 13

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

Incident 20200711010779ILuscombe 11A · Selinsgrove, PAPilot states after touchdown on runway 17 at the Selinsgrove airport, aircraft drifted off centerline into grass, which the pilot could not correct. Aircraft then swerved into the edge of a cornfield and came to a stop. No damage to aircraft or corn. No…Jul 11, 2020 · N1604B · No damageAccident 20100618036319ALuscombe 11A · Merced, CAWhile enroute the pilot stated he felt a "bad vibration from the tail." The pilot was able to look back thru the rear windows and was able to see the elevator trim tab on the left elevator oscillating up and down. He reduced the engine power to lessen the…Jun 18, 2010 · N1606B · DestroyedAccident 20041113027649ATemco 11A · Redmond, OR(-23) N1627B ground looped striking the right wing tip while performing stop and go operations on runway 10 @ Redmond Oregon. No injuries reported. Aircraft damage reported as substantial and was towed to the local FBO pending ntsb/faa arrival.Nov 13, 2004 · N1627B · Substantial damageIncident 20030729018539ITemco 11A · Houston, TX(-23) Pilot said he made a normal tailwheel landing on the 7,009 foot long, 100 feet wide, runway 35 left, but he lost control on roll-out after applying too much right brake. The aircraft exited the right side of runway 35 left crossed over the parallel…Jul 29, 2003 · N1634B · Minor damageAccident 20010518010009ATemco 11A · Apple Valley, CA(.19)On may 18, 2001, at 1351 hours pacific daylight time, a Luscombe 11A, N1606B, sustained substantial damage when it made a forced landing near Apple Valley, California. The forced landing was precipitated by a loss of engine power during cruise. The…May 18, 2001 · N1606B · Substantial damageAccident 19960514046659ATemco 11A · COOn landing, aricraft bounced and came down on left side of runway. Aircraft started to go to the left into the grass. Full rudder would not bring aircraft back to the right. Power was applied and aircraft continued to the left. Left lift strut and left flap…May 14, 1996 · N1690B · Substantial damageAccident 19900603017909ATemco 11A · Ft Worth, TXLeft brake locked up on landing. Veered off the runway and overturned.Jun 3, 1990 · N1615B · Substantial damageIncident 19890628050779ITemco 11A · Redmond, UTEngine failed in flight. Landed on a road. Pilot attributes failure of engine to carburetor icing. Engine ok.Jun 28, 1989 · N1684BAccident 19881115050679ATemco 11A · Houston, TXNosed over landing in a gusty crosswind.Nov 15, 1988 · N1639B · Substantial damageAccident 19810221004709ATemco 11A · Moses Point, AKPilot attempted landing on a road parallel runway. Ran off, down embankment. Nosed over. Runay had snow drifts.Feb 21, 1981 · N1667B · Substantial damageIncident 19791125045689ITemco 11A · Cleburne, TXPilot lost control during landing roll. Groundlooped. Damaged landing gear.Nov 25, 1979 · N1634B · Minor damageAccident 19740714025639ATemco 11A · Anoka, MNX-wind ldg. Tailwhl swivel worn.l MLG failed.Jul 14, 1974 · N1634B · Substantial damageAccident 19730810025739ATemco 11A · Wheeling, ILAcft t/d abt 55FT short of rwy. Wheels and prop made ctc at same time.Aug 10, 1973 · N1629B · Substantial damage
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Service difficulty reports · 1

SDR 2000ZZZX601Blade · crackedPROPELLER BLADE CRACKED IN V SHANK. (ADP)Feb 7, 2000 · Temco 11A · Propeller Blade Section
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STCs that may be installed · 68

Approved for this model: the STC’s model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. The registry doesn’t record which STCs an aircraft has.

STC SA01800SEFabrication and installation of new or replacement of existing instrument panel lights dimmer control.TCW Technologies, LLCSTC SA01861SEFabrication and installation of Landing Light ControllerTCW Technologies, LLCSTC SA12406WIInstallation of a Garmin AXIS Flight Display SystemGarmin International Inc.
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The same model under other registry codes

Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes.

Temco Luscombe 11A1 registered aircraftRegistry code 8890404
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