# Luscombe 8B

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 8190106
- Manufacturer (registry): LUSCOMBE
- Model: 8B
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 2
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruise speed: 86 mph
- Certification: Type certificated
- Data sheet: [TCDS A-694](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A-694) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: Luscombe Aircraft Corporation
- Registered aircraft: 16
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/luscombe-8b

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

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs)

Matched to this model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment.

- [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 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

## Information bulletins (advisory) (1)

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

## Registered aircraft (16)

- [N25119](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N25119): [Rupert Judson L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RUPERT%20JUDSON%20L), [West Milton, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/West%20Milton), S/N 1043
- [N28418](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N28418): [Beetz Jerry C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BEETZ%20JERRY%20C), [Pearland, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Pearland), built 1940, S/N 1285
- [N28460](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N28460): [Studenroth Arthur C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STUDENROTH%20ARTHUR%20C), [Hobart, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Hobart), built 1940, S/N 1327
- [N28595](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N28595): [Sanders John P](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SANDERS%20JOHN%20P), [Knoxville, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Knoxville), built 1940, S/N 1424
- [N28753](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N28753): [Dyer Albert L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DYER%20ALBERT%20L), [Batavia, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Batavia), built 1940, S/N 1514
- [N28762](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N28762): [Lutes Richard L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LUTES%20RICHARD%20L), [Hampshire, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Hampshire), built 1940, S/N 1523
- [N28795](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N28795): [Larch Jacob J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LARCH%20JACOB%20J), [Lester Prairie, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Lester%20Prairie), S/N 1556
- [N28796](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N28796): [Woodard Eric D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WOODARD%20ERIC%20D), [Trenton, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Trenton), S/N 1557
- [N28837](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N28837): [Hamlin Timothy B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HAMLIN%20TIMOTHY%20B), [Garden City, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Garden%20City), built 1940, S/N 1579
- [N28880](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N28880): [Dexter Fred H](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DEXTER%20FRED%20H), [Live Oak, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Live%20Oak), built 1940, S/N 1622
- [N28904](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N28904): [Tyson Charles W M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TYSON%20CHARLES%20W%20M), [Burleson, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Burleson), built 1941, S/N 1646
- [N28918](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N28918): [Proctor Taylor J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PROCTOR%20TAYLOR%20J), [Statesboro, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Statesboro), built 1941, S/N 1660
- [N37068](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N37068): [Lutz Terry L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LUTZ%20TERRY%20L), [Williamston, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Williamston), built 1941, S/N 1729
- [N39062](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N39062): [Lucas Steven](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LUCAS%20STEVEN), [Delaplane, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Delaplane), built 1941, S/N 1823
- [N39092](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N39092): [Blauser Edward C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BLAUSER%20EDWARD%20C), [Mansfield, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Mansfield), built 1941, S/N 1853
- [N75280](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N75280): [Stack Robert J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STACK%20ROBERT%20J), [Mc Gregor, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Mc%20Gregor), built 1940, S/N 1605

## STCs approved for it (84, first 50)

- [STC SA00024NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00024NY): Installation of Airwolf remote mounted engine oil filter kit AFC-K007 on single or multi-engine fixed wing light aircraft incorporating Lycoming reciprocating engines of 450 horsepower or less.. Airwolf Filter Corporation
- [STC SA00068SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00068SE): Installation of fuel flow/pressure instruments. (W/TSIO-360-MB1). Electronics International Inc.
- [STC SA00079NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00079NY): Installation of Airwolf remote mounted engine oil filter kit AFC-K008 on single and multi engine fixed wing light aircraft incorporating Teledyne Continental reciprocating engines of 450 horsepower or less.. Airwolf Filter Corporation
- [STC SA00081NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00081NY): Installation of Iceman Aviation Supplies, Inc. Carburetor Ice Detector.. Alcor LLC
- [STC SA00215NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00215NY): Installation of CAVU Model AM100 AVMIX engine fuel/air mixture setting system.. CAVU Products Limited
- [STC SA00344BO PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00344BO%20PAGE%202): Installation of Parmetheus Plus LED PAR36 and PAR46 taxi and landing lights.. Whelen Aerospace Technologies
- [STC SA00410BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00410BO): Installation of an AV-30-C Multi-Mode Indicator. uAvionix Corporation
- [STC SA00478CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00478CH): Installation of Cooper Superflite 102 Fabric.. Aviation Products Systems Inc.
- [STC SA00940LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00940LA): Installation of overhead inertia reel shoulder harnesses for pilot and passenger.. Luscombe Aircraft Corporation
- [STC SA01026SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01026SE): Improved fuel gascolator assembly.. Steve's Aircraft
- [STC SA01049WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01049WI): Replacement of existing engine with a Continental 0-200-A or O-200-C and suitable propeller in accordance with The Don Luscombe Aviation History Foundation DLAHF Document 0-200 dated December 15, 2001 or later FAA approved revision.. Luscombe Aircraft Corporation
- [STC SA01092WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01092WI): 3-point Lap Belt-Shoulder Harness Restraint System installation using inertia reel.. Luscombe Aircraft Corporation
- [STC SA01093WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01093WI): Modification of flap operation mechanism.  Install according to Renaissance Aircraft LLC Top Drawing R282315, Revision A, or later FAA approved revisions.. Luscombe Aircraft Corporation
- [STC SA01094WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01094WI): Installation of a hydraulic brake system. Luscombe Aircraft Corporation
- [STC SA01135WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01135WI): Design change to modify Skylight Window Panel to use fitted window stripping for better weatherproofing, corrosion protection, and ease of installation and replacement.. Renaissance Aircraft LLC
- [STC SA01158WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01158WI): Installation of Aero Enhancements UV250-1 Supplemental Instrument Panel Lightning System.. Aero Enhancements Inc.
- [STC SA01233SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01233SE): Fabrication and installation of Alaskan Bushwheel LLC tail wheel and fork assembly. ABI, LLC
- [STC SA01251SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01251SE): The manufacture of a Sunvisor System.. Rosen Sunvisor Systems LLC
- [STC SA01256SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01256SE): Installation of BAS, Inc. shoulder harness with inertia reel. BAS Inc
- [STC SA01669CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01669CH): Installation of Challenger Reusable Air Filter. Challenger Aviation Products Inc.
- [STC SA01800SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01800SE): Fabrication and installation of new or replacement of  existing instrument panel lights dimmer control.. TCW Technologies, LLC
- [STC SA01818WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01818WI): Installation of Garmin G5 Electronic Flight Instrument. Garmin International Inc.
- [STC SA01861SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01861SE): Fabrication and installation of Landing Light Controller. TCW Technologies, LLC
- [STC SA01899WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01899WI): Installation of Garmin G3X Touch Electronic Flight Instrument System. Garmin International Inc.
- [STC SA01944CH (1 OF 2)](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01944CH%20(1%20OF%202)): Modify airplane to fly on unleaded automotive gasoline, 87 minimum antiknock index, per ASTM Specification D-439 or D-4818 of any volatility class, A through E, or 82UL AVGAS per ASTM D-6227.. Experimental Aircraft Association Inc.
- [STC SA01967WI (2 OF3)](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01967WI%20(2%20OF3)): Use of GAMI G100UL High Octane Unleaded Avgas. General Aviation Modifications Inc.
- [STC SA01988SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01988SE): Installation of Electronics International Inc. Glass Panel Engine Monitor (with In-Flight Data) MVP-50P.. Electronics International Inc.
- [STC SA02033AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02033AT): Modification to install an air-oil separator to prevent oil from being aspirated from the engine breather line.. M-20 Oil Separators LLC
- [STC SA02194SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02194SE): Installation of vortex generators on the wings and tail surfaces in accordance with Micro AeroDynamics Drawing Package MA2233, Revision IR, dated September 27, 2010, Installation Manual MA2234, Revision IR, dated September 6, 2011, and Instructions for Continued Airworthiness, MA0666, Rev A, or later FAA approved revisions.  

NOTE:  If more than five vortex generators are damaged or missing, the aircraft is not airworthy.. Micro AeroDynamics Inc
- [STC SA02212AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02212AK): Replacement of existing landing and/or taxi light reflector and bulbs with high intensity discharge (HID) lighting systems. Seaplanes North LLC
- [STC SA02268CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02268CH): Installation of Airwolf Filter Corp. Air Oil Separator. Airwolf Filter Corporation
- [STC SA02283AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02283AK): Installation of a 30 amp permanent magnet generator system.. Endowment Enterprises LLC
- [STC SA02283SE PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02283SE%20PAGE%201): Installation of Electronics International Inc. Glass Panel Engine Monitor (with In Flight Data) CGR-30P. Electronics International Inc.
- [STC SA02402SE PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02402SE%20PAGE%201): Installation of Electronics International Inc. Glass Panel Engine Monitor (with In-Flight Data) CGR-30C. Electronics International Inc.
- [STC SA02428AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02428AK): Installation of a hydraulically actuated ski drag assembly. Northern Airframes LLC
- [STC SA02428SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02428SE): Installation of an Air Stream Switch for an electric time recording device on non-pressurized aircraft. Henry F Rogers/David E Polley
- [STC SA02466AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02466AK): Installation of Grove  hydraulic brake system. Endowment Enterprises, LLC
- [STC SA02520AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02520AT): Installation of M-20 Oil Separator, model 600-WP.. M-20 Oil Separators LLC
- [STC SA02553AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02553AK): Fabrication and installation of a Tail Wheel Anti-Shimmy Dampener. Keller Engineering Group LLC
- [STC SA02594SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02594SE): SkyView HDX Instrumentation and Autopilot System manufactured. Dynon Avionics
- [STC SA02636SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02636SE): Installation of Garmin GPS 175 Navigation System and GNX 375 Navigation System with ADS-B In/Out Transponder.. Garmin International Inc.
- [STC SA02658SE (1 OF 2)](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02658SE%20(1%20OF%202)): Installation of Garmin GI 275 Multi-Function Display System. Garmin International Inc.
- [STC SA02825NY PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02825NY%20PAGE%201): Installation of Aerospace Logic Aircraft Instruments. Aerospace Logic Inc.
- [STC SA02930NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02930NY): Installation of Insight Instrument Corporation Graphic Engine Monitor (GEM 610C) models G3, G2, and G1 and 1200C model G4 as primary Cylinder Head Temperature (CHT), Exhaust Gas Temperature (EGT), and Turbine Inlet Temperature (TIT) Instruments. Insight Instrument Corporation
- [STC SA03898NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA03898NY): Installation and maintenance of ORATEX covering and coating material. Aircraft Design & Certification Ltd
- [STC SA04378CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04378CH): Installation of an engine modified per STC SE04349CH. SureFly Partners Ltd.
- [STC SA04652CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04652CH): To allow use of 100R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specification. Swift Fuels LLC
- [STC SA04776NY (1 OF 2)](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04776NY%20(1%20OF%202)): The HIPEC Covering and Finishing System must be performed and maintained. HIPEC Aircraft Coatings Inc.
- [STC SA04837NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04837NY): Installation of AeroLED's Holdings, LLC., position lights, navigation lights, strobe lights and beacon lights. AeroLED's Holdings, LLC
- [STC SA1008WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1008WE): Installation of Poly-Fiber covering material.. Poly-Fiber Inc.

All 84: https://openairdocs.org/model/luscombe-8b/stcs.md

## NTSB investigations (9)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB GAA17CA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA021), Oct 12, 2016: Luscombe 8 (N39083), Huntingburg, IN, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s delayed crosswind correction during the landing roll with a gusting left crosswind, which resulted in the airplane weathervaning and nosing over.
- [NTSB CEN14CA282](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA282), May 29, 2014: Luscombe 8B (N39092), Galion, OH, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's misapplication of brakes after landing, which resulted in the airplane nosing over.
- [NTSB CHI86FA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86FA120), Apr 13, 1986: Luscombe 8B (N28914), Pittsford, MI, destroyed, 2 fatal
- [NTSB NYC86LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA063), Jan 18, 1986: Luscombe 8B (N25119), Turin, NY, substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC79DCG30](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC79DCG30), Feb 19, 1979: Luscombe 8A (N28796), Trenton, MO, substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW76DPJ15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW76DPJ15), Oct 27, 1975: Luscombe 8A (N37005), Waukomis, OK, substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA75DYC30](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA75DYC30), Mar 31, 1975: Luscombe 8A (N28551), The Dalles, OR, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC70F0078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC70F0078), Jul 17, 1969: Luscombe 8B (N28475), Nisbet, PA, destroyed
- [NTSB CHI68F0738](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI68F0738), Apr 12, 1968: Luscombe 8B (N37003), Wadsworth, OH, destroyed

## FAA accident and incident reports (10)

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Accident 20161012020049A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20161012020049A), Oct 12, 2016: Luscombe 8B (N39083), Huntingburg, IN, Substantial damage. On October 12, 2016, at approximately 1000 eastern daylight time (EDT) (1400Z), a Luscombe 8B, sustained substantial damage after impacting the terrain while…
- [Accident 20140529007549A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140529007549A), May 29, 2014: Luscombe 8B (N39092), Galion, OH, Substantial damage. According to the pilot, it was his second flight of the day and the purpose was to check out a radio. He landed runway 5 at Galion airport and the airplane…
- [Incident 19970409005479I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970409005479I), Apr 9, 1997: Luscom 8B (N28795), Monticello, MN, Minor damage. Aircraft being hand propped when it moved forward and struck a tied down aircraft. (-23)jim mordal (pilot/owner) was hand propping N28795 when the engine…
- [Incident 19931024045479I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19931024045479I), Oct 24, 1993: Luscom 8B (N28460), Fort Collins, CO, Minor damage. Pilot lost directional control on landing rollout. Applied brakes. Aircraft spun around. Left gear collapsed.
- [Incident 19890904065379I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890904065379I), Sep 4, 1989: Luscom 8B (N28551), Kent, WA, Minor damage. Engine misfiring inflight. Elected to land in a field. Suspect carburator ice.
- [Accident 19860413011379A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860413011379A), Apr 13, 1986: Luscom 8B (N28914), Pittsford, MI, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Aircraft overshot final. Pilot failed to monitor airspeed when correcting back. Aircraft stalled and hit the ground.
- [Accident 19860118000889A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860118000889A), Jan 18, 1986: Luscom STC8LUSCOM (N25119), Turin, NY, Substantial damage. Aircraft was flipped over on landing when the right ski dug into soft snow.[privacy data omitted]
- [Accident 19790219003259A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790219003259A), Feb 19, 1979: Luscom 8A (N28796), Trenton, MO, Substantial damage. Pilot lost control of aircraft on takeoff roll. Veered into snowbank on side of runway.
- [Accident 19751027033379A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19751027033379A), Oct 27, 1975: Luscom 8B (N37005), Waukomis, OK, Substantial damage. Gusting to 35K.
- [Accident 19750331007159A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19750331007159A), Mar 31, 1975: Luscom 8B (N28551), The Dalles, OR, Substantial damage. Lnd in park,overshot. Swerved to avoid stone wall

## Service difficulty reports (1)

As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report.

- [SDR 97ZZZX3489](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX3489), Jul 1, 1997: HORIZ STABILIZER. CORRODED. AIRCRAFT DISMANTLED FOR RENOVATION. UPON STRIPPING HORIZONTAL STABILIZER OF PAINT, CORROSION SPOTS WERE NOTICED ON LOWER INBOARD SKIN - PORT SIDE. SKIN WAS DRIL

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Thomas Handcock 8B](https://openairdocs.org/model/thomas-handcock-8b): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05640D9
- [Luscombe/Nelson Thomas JR LUSCOMBE 8B](https://openairdocs.org/model/luscombe-nelson-thomas-jr-luscombe-8b): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 8190109

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