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Aircraft model · Fixed wing single engine · Airplane · registry code 8190114

Manufacturer (registry)
LUSCOMBE
Model
8F
Registry code
8190114
Registered
119 aircraft
Type
Fixed wing single engine
Engines
1 · Reciprocating
Seats
2
Weight class
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise speed
86 mph
Certification
Type certificated
Data sheet
TCDSA-694
Holder
Luscombe Aircraft Corporation

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 · 204

1946Registered nowDeregistered2026

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 11

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

1961In forceSuperseded2026
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Information bulletins that may apply · 1

Airframe · Luscombe 8F

SAIB ACE-97-03Issued May 15, 1997
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Registered aircraft · 119

N1113BSky Monkey Tailwheels LLC · Richardson, TXBuilt 1947 · S/N 5740N1115BBradley Lawrence A · Lafayette, CAS/N 5742N1185BSmith William P · Chandler, OKBuilt 1947 · S/N 5812
See all 119 registered aircraft
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STCs approved for this model · 88

STC SA00068SEInstallation of fuel flow/pressure instruments. (W/TSIO-360-MB1)Electronics International Inc.STC SA00079NYInstallation 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 CorporationSTC SA00215NYInstallation of CAVU Model AM100 AVMIX engine fuel/air mixture setting system.CAVU Products Limited
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NTSB investigations · 109

Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date.

Defining event, 2008 on

Of 11 cases 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 28 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.

NTSB ERA25LA180Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportLuscombe 8F · Punta Gorda, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain direction control of the airplane during the landing roll.Apr 13, 2025 · N815B · Substantial damageNTSB CEN23LA170Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportLuscombe 8F · Palmer, TXThe installation of an unapproved rudder control cable, which resulted in a fatigue failure and subsequent loss of rudder control during cruise flight. Contributing to the accident was the mechanic’s inadequate inspection of the rudder control system.Apr 30, 2023 · N1113B · Substantial damageNTSB CEN21FA327Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportLuscombe 8F · Comstock, TXImpact with terrain for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.Jul 18, 2021 · N2054B · Destroyed
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FAA incident reports · 82

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

Accident 20250413006279ALuscombe 8F · Punta Gorda, FLDuring the touchdown to roll out phase. Did a slight bounce and veered to the right approximately 20 degrees. I made Appropriate left rudder input, with no effect. I then tapped the left brake which started Bringing the nose back to center line. Instantly, I…Apr 13, 2025 · N815B · Substantial damageAccident 20230430018379ALuscombe 8F · Ferris, TXPilot was practicing touch and goes when shortly after rotation pilot lost rudder control at about 50 feet AGL. Pilot iniatiated an emergency landing in an open field. Aircraft sustained major damage to wings, landing gear and aircraft frame.Apr 30, 2023 · N1113B · Substantial damageIncident 20211215021169ILuscombe 8F · Brodhead, WIAt 1752 we received a call from the roc informing us that an aircraft went down off the end of the runway in Brodhead WI at approximately 1645. Pilot stated that he was doing touch and goes off of runway 9 and on his 1st touch and go the aircraft lost power…Dec 15, 2021 · N1674K · Minor damage
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Service difficulty reports · 5

SDR CA121115009Cylinder · cracked(CAN) WHEN TEST RUNNING THE ENGINE AFTER O/H WITH NEW CYLINDERS. THE CYLINDER HEAD TEMPORARY DROPPED ON NR 3 CYLINDER AND THE ENGINE BEGAN RUNNING ROUGH. THE CYLINDER FAILED A COMPRESSION TEST AND WAS REMOVED. WHAT SEEMS TO BE A CRACK APPEARED BETWEEN THE Nov 13, 2012 · Luscom 8F · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 2007FA0001033Bulkhead · crackedDURING AN ANNUAL INSPECTION, FOUND AFT FUSELAGE BULKHEAD CRACKED AT TOP OF CUTOUT FOR ELEVATOR HORN. 50 PERCENT. THIS IS WHERE THE VERTICAL AND HORIZONTAL STABILIZERS ATTACH. THIS AREA IS HIDDEN BEHIND THE WEB OF THE VERTICAL STAB AFT SPAR AND WAS FOUND WHENov 6, 2007 · N9937B · Luscom 8F · Fuselage Main, BulkheadSDR 99ZZZX2924Bulkhead · crackedDURING AN ANNUAL INSPECTION, FOUND MAIN BULKHEAD P/N 1156 CRACKED IN THE WING STRUT AREA. CAUSE UNKNOWN.Jul 12, 1999 · N2129B · Luscom 8F · Fuselage Main, BulkheadSDR 98ZZZX345Hinge Fitting · mismanufacturedA NEW FAA PMA RIGHT AILERON IS PURCHASED FROM UNIVAIR AIRCRAFT FOR INSTALLATION ON AIRCRAFT. THE AILERON WOULD NOT FIT ON THE AIRCRAFT AS RECEIVED DUE TO MISALIGNMENT OF THE CENTER HINGE FITTING. NO OTHER AILERON WAS AVAILABLE FROM THIS MANUFACTURER. THE MADec 31, 1997 · N1895B · Luscom 8F · AileronsSDR CA970811007Plug Piston Pin · worn(CAN) PISTON PIN PLUG IN NR2 CYLINDER CAME LOOSE AND CAUSED WEAR ON THE CYLINDER WALL. METAL WAS FOUND IN THE OIL FILTER. ALL CYLINDERS WERE REMOVED FOR INSPECTION.Jul 31, 1997 · Luscom 8F · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
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The same model under other registry codes

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

Silvaire 8F10 registered aircraftRegistry code 8190154Renaissance Acft 8-F1 registered aircraftRegistry code 8190101
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