# Luscombe/Ranger Avia 8A - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 8190107 - Manufacturer (registry): LUSCOMBE/RANGER AVIA INC - Model: 8A - Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine - Category: Airplane - Engines: 1 · Reciprocating - Seats: 2 - Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb - Certification: Type certificated - Data sheet: [TCDS A-694](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A-694) (OpenAirDocs) - Holder: Luscombe Aircraft Corporation - Registered aircraft: 1 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/luscombe-ranger-avia-8a 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 or SA02658SE). 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 - [AD 46-30-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/46-30-01): Control Stick Horn Adjustment Screw · Don Luscombe Aviation History Foundation 8A ## Information bulletins (advisory) (3) - [SAIB CE-14-09R1](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-14-09R1): Luscombe Model 8A Fuel System. Issued Mar 28, 2014 - [SAIB CE-14-09](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-14-09) (historical): Luscombe Model 8A Fuel System. Issued Feb 13, 2014 - [SAIB ACE-97-03](https://openairdocs.org/saib/ACE-97-03): . Issued May 15, 1997 ## Registered aircraft (1) - [N1150B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1150B): [Ranger Aviation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RANGER%20AVIATION%20INC), [Burlington, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Burlington), S/N 57778A ## NTSB investigations None matched to aircraft with this model. ## FAA accident and incident reports None matched to aircraft with this model. ## Service difficulty reports (28) As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report. - [SDR DXTA2020120404433](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA2020120404433), Dec 4, 2020: FAULT MESSAGE. FALSE ACTIVATION. FIRE SYS FAULT CYAN CAS MESSAGE. LT ENGINE FIRE LOOP B B3-008146 AFTER STARTING BOTH ENGINES (PRE-FLIGHT). SIGNOFF. RESEARCHED FIRE SYSTEM AND RESEARCHED LT ENG - [SDR 2007FA0001051](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2007FA0001051), Nov 30, 2007: SPRING. BROKEN. ON TAKEOFF ROLL AND BEFORE ROTATION, THE TAILSKID SPRING ASSEMBLY BROKE AND THE TAIL WHEEL, CONNECTED TO THE FUSELAGE BY THE CONNECTOR SPRINGS, CAME TO REST ON - [SDR AALA20050694](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20050694), Oct 10, 2005: LIGHT. INOPERATIVE. DFW - DURING OVERNIGHT MAINTENANCE FOUND L3 DOOR EMERGENCY ESCAPE EXTERIOR LIGHT INOPERATIVE. REPLACED L3 DOOR EXTERIOR EMERGENCY SPOT LIGHT. SYSTEM GROUND CHEC - [SDR 2002FA0001174](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0001174), Sep 29, 2002: SPAR. CORRODED. INTERGRANULAR CORROSION, FOUND IN THE FOLLOWING WING COMPONENTS DURING A REPAIR/REBUILD PROCESS. LT AND RT MAIN SPAR BEAMS, REAR, LEFT MAIN SPAR BEAM, FRONT. - [SDR 2002FA0000794](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0000794), Jun 1, 2002: TANK. LEAKING. WING TANKS INSTALLED IN THIS AIRCRAFT DURING 200-2001 WING RECOVER. TANKS REMOVED FOR REPAIR AFTER COMPLAINT ABOUT LEAKAGE. RIGHT TANK HAD LEAKED AT WELD SEAM A - [SDR 2002FA0000352](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0000352), Mar 1, 2002: BULKHEAD. CRACKED. BULKHEAD WAS FOUND CRACKED DURING THE REPLACEMENT OF THE VERTICAL ATTACH FITTING PER AD. PROBABLE CAUSE WAS AN EARLIER GROUND LOOP THIS AIRCRAFT SUFFERED IN 195 - [SDR 2002FA0000351](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0000351), Mar 1, 2002: SPAR. CORRODED. DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION OF THE CARRY THROUGH SPARS, INTER GRANULAR CORROSION WAS FOUND IN THE BOTTOM WEB OF THE AFT SPAR, NONE FOUND IN THE FORWARD SPAR. PROBA - [SDR 20000713SH010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000713SH010), Feb 22, 2000: CASTING. LEAKING. DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, OIL WAS FOUND LEAKING NEAR BOTTOM OF ROCKER COVERS. THE LEAK WAS TRACKED TO THE CASTING LINE BETWEEN THE VALVE GUIDES IN THE FIN AREA. - [SDR 99ZZZX1196](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX1196), Mar 1, 1999: PISTON PIN. MISMANUFACTURED. A65-8 ENGINE INSTALLED IN A LUSCOMBE MODEL 8A. WHILE IN-FLIGHT, THE ENGINE BEGAN TO MISFIRE AND RUN ROUGH. THE PILOT WAS ABLE TO MAKE A FORCED LANDING WITH ONLY - [SDR 98ZZZX2600](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX2600), May 27, 1998: VALVE. FAILED. AIRCRAFT IN-FLIGHT, LOST POWER, MADE FORCED LANDING ON ROAD. DAMAGE TO WINGS AND FUSELAGE, NO INJURIES, TEAR DOWN OF ENGINE REVEALED BROKEN NR 2 CYLINDER INTAKE - [SDR 98ZZZX1659](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX1659), Apr 10, 1998: GEAR LEG. FAILED. CORROSION INTERNALLY. FRACTURE ABOVE WELD BELOW BRAKE PULLEY. TOTAL GEAR FAILURE ON RIGHT GEAR ON LANDING. SEE LUSCOMBE NEW LETTER NR 113. - [SDR 98ZZZX1293](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX1293), Mar 18, 1998: SPAR. CORRODED. DURING C/W AD 96-24-17R (AMEND NR 39-10229 EFF 1-27-97), INTERGRANULAR CORROSION WAS FOUND ON THE LOWER WEB OF THE RT REAR SPAR AFT FACE APPROXIMATELY 17 INCHES - [SDR 98ZZZX1051](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX1051), Feb 1, 1998: WING ASSY. DAMAGED. AIRCRAFT OPENED FOR ANNUAL AND FOUND SEVERAL RAT NESTS AND URINE DAMAGE IN BOTH WINGS (NORMALLY SEALED). LARGE RAT NEST AND URINE DAMAGE IN RT WING TRAILING EDG - [SDR 98ZZZX346](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX346), Jan 2, 1998: SPAR. CORRODED. DURING ACCOMPLISHMENT OF AD 96-24-17 (AMEND NR 39-9841 EFF 1-27-97) INTERGRANULAR CORROSION WAS FOUND ON THE REAR SPAR APPROXIMATELY 12 INCHES OUTBOARD OF WING - [SDR 98ZZZX1457](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX1457), Dec 14, 1997: ENGINE. MALFUNCTIONED. PILOT REPORTED ENGINE QUIT IN-FLIGHT, PILOT EXECUTED AN EMERGENCY OFF-AIRPORT LANDING. MINOR DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT. ENGINE INSPECTED, BUT NOT DISASSEMBLED, ENGINE - [SDR 98ZZZX36](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX36), Nov 24, 1997: CONTROL. FAILED. LOSS OF ENGINE THROTTLE CONTROL CONTRIBUTED TO A FORCED LANDING AND SUBSEQUENT LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. INVESTIGATION DISCLOSED A CRACK IN THE RIGID THROTTL - [SDR 97ZZZX4328](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX4328), Sep 1, 1997: STABILIZER. CORRODED. AIRCRAFT GROUND LOOPED AND DAMAGED HORIZONTAL TIP. 1991 STORED INSIDE. REMOVED TIP AND SKINS FOR REPAIR NOTING EXCESSIVE INTERNAL CORROSION (AIRCRAFT PARKED OVE - [SDR 97ZZZX3737](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX3737), Aug 9, 1997: SPAR. CORROSION. COMPLIED WITH AD 96-24-17 IAW LUSCOMBE RECOMMENDATION NR 2. INSTALLED O.L.A.H.F. KIT NR 2. NO DAMAGING CORROSION WAS FOUND. SUBMITTER RECOMMENDED SPRAYING WING - [SDR 97ZZZX4202](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX4202), Aug 1, 1997: SPAR CAPSTRIP. SEPARATED. AS REQUIRED, CONDUCTED THE WING INSPECTION ON LUSCOMBE METAL WING IAW APPENDIX TO FAA AD96-24-17. FOUND NO INTERGRANULAR CORROSION. DID FIND SOME LOOSE INSULATI - [SDR 97ZZZX3331](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX3331), Jun 28, 1997: SPAR. CORRODED. 2.5 INCH BY 2.5 INCH AREA OF INTERGRANULAR CORROSION ON WING SPAR FOUND WHILE INSTALLING DLAHF S.R. NR 2 PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF AD 96-24-17. AD 96-24-17 ADEQUATEL - [SDR 97ZZZX2909](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX2909), May 15, 1997: BLADE. SEPARATED. TIP AND CENTER SECTION (LAMINATE) SEPARATED IN-FLIGHT UNBALANCING ENGINE. MADE UNSCHEDULED STOP AT NEARBY AIRPORT AFTER SHUT DOWN. - [SDR 97ZZZX1640](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX1640), Mar 8, 1997: SPAR. CORRODED. INTERGRANULAR CORROSION FOUND ON LEFT WING REAR SPAR WHILE INSPECTING AS REQUIRED BY AD 96-24-17. REPLACED WITH NEW SPAR. - [SDR 97ZZZX1158](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX1158), Mar 3, 1997: TANK. WELD WORN. TANK WORN FROM INTERIOR UPHOLSTERY PANEL VIBRATING AGAINST WELD. COULD BE CATASTROPHIC, DUMPING 14 GALS FUEL INTO CABIN AND AFT FUSELAGE. SUBMITTER STATED HAVE - [SDR 96ZZZX5477](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX5477), Oct 17, 1996: FORK END. SHEARED. LT GEAR JACK STRUT LOOSE WHEN USING ENTRY STEP. FOUND FORK END SHEARED OFF (IN THREADED AREA) WHERE JACK STRUT ATTACHES TO MAIN GEAR LEG. - [SDR 96ZZZX2972](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX2972), May 17, 1996: BRACKET. CRACKED. FOUND CRACK IN FLANGE OF PART WHERE LOWER RUDDER HINGE ATTACH BOLT PASSES THROUGH PART. SUBMITTER STATED CAUSED BY FLEXING OF PART IN NORMAL USE. LATER STYLE II - [SDR 96ZZZX2970](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX2970), May 1, 1996: GEAR LEG. CRACKED. LOWER GEAR LEG CRACKED AT BOLT HOLE AT ATTACHMENT TO UPPER ARM ASSEMBLY. CRACK CAUSED GEAR LEG TO FAIL ON LANDING. CRACK WAS NOT DETECTED BECAUSE OF SKI ATTACHM - [SDR 96ZZZX881](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX881), Jan 31, 1996: BULKHEAD. CRACKED. DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, CRACKS WERE FOUND ON BULKHEAD AT FS 2.5 WHERE JACK STRUT ATTACHES. JACK STRUT FITTINGS WERE ALSO FOUND CORRODED AND WORN. SUSPECT ROUG - [SDR 95ZZZX2625](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX2625), May 12, 1995: SPAR. CORRODED. FOUND 3 DIME-SIZED INTERGRANULAR CORROSION SPOTS 24 INCHES INBOARD FROM ATTACH FITTING. ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (87, first 50) Approved for this model: the STC's model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. In force first, then newest. The registry doesn't record which STCs an aircraft has. - [STC SA01233SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01233SE): Fabrication and installation of Alaskan Bushwheel LLC tail wheel and fork assembly. ABI, LLC - [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 SA01861SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01861SE): Fabrication and installation of Landing Light Controller. TCW Technologies, LLC - [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 SA04652CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04652CH): To allow use of 100R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specification. Swift Fuels LLC - [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 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 SA7965SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA7965SW): Application of fabric and polyurethane finishing system. Shady Aviation LLC - [STC SA04378CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04378CH): Installation of an engine modified per STC SE04349CH. SureFly Partners Ltd - [STC SA02594SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02594SE): SkyView HDX Instrumentation and Autopilot System manufactured. Dynon Avionics - [STC SA03898NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA03898NY): Installation and maintenance of ORATEX covering and coating material. Aircraft Design & Certification Ltd - [STC SA02658SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02658SE): Installation of Garmin GI 275 Multi-Function Display System. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA01899WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01899WI): Installation of Garmin G3X Touch Electronic Flight Instrument System. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA01967WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01967WI): Use of GAMI G100UL High Octane Unleaded Avgas. General Aviation Modifications Inc - [STC SA04776NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04776NY): The HIPEC Covering and Finishing System must be performed and maintained. HIPEC Aircraft Coatings Inc - [STC SA01818WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01818WI): Installation of Garmin G5 Electronic Flight Instrument. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA02553AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02553AK): Fabrication and installation of a Tail Wheel Anti-Shimmy Dampener. Keller Engineering Group LLC - [STC SA00940LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00940LA): Installation of overhead inertia reel shoulder harnesses for pilot and passenger. Luscombe Aircraft Corporation - [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 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 SA2500SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2500SO): Fabrication and installation of front stabilizer attach fitting. Luscombe Aircraft Corporation - [STC SA3215NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3215NM): Fabrication and installation of pilot's and co-pilot's seat. Luscombe Aircraft Corporation - [STC SA00410BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00410BO): Installation of an AV-30-C Multi-Mode Indicator. uAvionix Corporation - [STC SA02268CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02268CH): Installation of Airwolf Filter Corp. Air Oil Separator. Airwolf Filter Corporation - [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 SA02366NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02366NY): Increase in Takeoff and Landing Maximum Gross Weight to 1,310 lbs. Wilson R. Lowry - [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 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 SA00478CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00478CH): Installation of Cooper Superflite 102 Fabric. Aviation Products Systems Inc - [STC SA02604CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02604CH): Installation of a battery powered engine starting system. SafeStart Starter System - [STC SA01669CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01669CH): Installation of Challenger Reusable Air Filter. Challenger Aviation Products 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 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 SA01026SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01026SE): Improved fuel gascolator assembly. Steve's Aircraft - [STC SA02825NY PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02825NY%20PAGE%201): Installation of Aerospace Logic Aircraft Instruments. Aerospace Logic Inc - [STC SA5156NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA5156NM): Fabrication and installation of Pulsar-MOSFET Landing Light Flasher System. AvTek - [STC SA01251SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01251SE): The manufacture of a Sunvisor System. Rosen Sunvisor Systems 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 SA1315WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1315WE): Installation of Mixture Monitor (exhaust gas temperature probe, gage and selector) in accordance with Delta Products Part Lists A-192 and A-193, or in accordance with Tri-Star Corporation Mixture Monitor Installation Instructions dated December 9, 1981, or later FAA approved revision and/or Drawing List MM-127 dated November 15, 1981, or later FAA approved revision in aircraft models listed in Master Eligibility List P-80-A-6 revised March 29, 1968, copy attached, or later FAA approved revision. Universal Corporation - [STC SA01256SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01256SE): Installation of BAS, Inc. shoulder harness with inertia reel. BAS Inc - [STC SA3816NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3816NM): Installation of a BAS, Inc., tail pull handle in the aft fuselage. BAS Inc - [STC SA00068SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00068SE): Installation of fuel flow/pressure instruments. (W/TSIO-360-MB1). Electronics International Inc - [STC SA2693NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2693NM): Installation of Electronics International digital volt/amp gauges and accessories. Electronics International 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 All 87: https://openairdocs.org/model/luscombe-ranger-avia-8a/stcs.md ## PMA parts (OpenAirDocs) (142, first 50) Current parts manufacturer approvals (PMA): parts the FAA has approved companies to make as replacements or modifications. Each record lists its models as free text; OpenAirDocs matched them to this model on its data sheet, so check the FAA record before relying on it. Newest first. - [73-CFG-R](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID175829505020260806152418.0001): Fuel Quantity Indication Placard. Swift Fuels, LLC · PMA PQ04423CE · Modification part · Jul 20, 2026 - [S1069](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID175514314320260806152325.0001): 100R Fuel Placard. Swift Fuels, LLC · PMA PQ04423CE · Modification part · Jul 20, 2026 - [ABI-3214-00](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID199779622320260527160006.0001): Steering Arm Assy. ABI LLC · PMA PQ4204CE · Replaces 3214 · Mar 30, 2026 - [ABI-3243-01](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID194728197120260527160113.0001): Leaf Spring Adapter 1 ½”. ABI LLC · PMA PQ4204CE · Replaces 3243-01 · Mar 30, 2026 - [ABI-3219-02](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID193042880120260527160130.0001): Pawl. ABI LLC · PMA PQ4204CE · Replaces 3219-02 · Mar 30, 2026 - [ABI-3236](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID187618987220260527160117.0001): Axle. ABI LLC · PMA PQ4204CE · Replaces 3236-00 · Mar 30, 2026 - [ABI-3216-00](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID185034996920260527155924.0001): Tail Wheel Head. ABI LLC · PMA PQ4204CE · Replaces 3216-00 · Mar 30, 2026 - [ABI-3234-00](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID177984747820260527155947.0001): Thrust Plate Assy. ABI LLC · PMA PQ4204CE · Replaces 3234 · Mar 30, 2026 - [ABI-3216-1](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID177939000120260527155928.0001): Tail Wheel Head. ABI LLC · PMA PQ4204CE · Replaces 3216-1 · Mar 30, 2026 - [ABI-3227-00](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID172282778920260527160057.0001): Spacer. ABI LLC · PMA PQ4204CE · Replaces 3227-00 · Mar 30, 2026 - [ABI-3205-00](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID171042747220260527160027.0001): Bushing. ABI LLC · PMA PQ4204CE · Replaces 3205-00 · Mar 30, 2026 - [ABI-1863](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID153975670320260527160127.0001): Grease Seal. ABI LLC · PMA PQ4204CE · Replaces 1863 · Mar 30, 2026 - [ABI-3207-00](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID150742505120260527155936.0001): Fiber Thrust Washer. ABI LLC · PMA PQ4204CE · Replaces 3207-00 · Mar 30, 2026 - [ABI-3243-02](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID146688951320260527160109.0001): Leaf Spring Adapter 11/4”. ABI LLC · PMA PQ4204CE · Replaces 3243-02 · Mar 30, 2026 - [ABI-3206-00](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID145610060120260527160002.0001): Trust Washer. ABI LLC · PMA PQ4204CE · Replaces 3206-00 · Mar 30, 2026 - [ABI-3235-01](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID142178355820260527160019.0001): Dust Cover, Lower. ABI LLC · PMA PQ4204CE · Replaces 3235-01 · Mar 30, 2026 - [ABI-800613](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID141615105120260527155940.0001): Tail Wheel Head. ABI LLC · PMA PQ4204CE · Replaces 800613 · Mar 30, 2026 - [ABI-3219-00](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID141321256120260527160014.0001): Pawl. ABI LLC · PMA PQ4204CE · Replaces 3219-00 · Mar 30, 2026 - [ABI-800613-1](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID133645078520260527155943.0001): Tail Wheel Head Two Bolt. ABI LLC · PMA PQ4204CE · Replaces 800613-1 · Mar 30, 2026 - [ABI-3224-00](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID131035981820260527160033.0001): Tail Wheel Fork. ABI LLC · PMA PQ4204CE · Replaces 3224-00 · Mar 30, 2026 - [ABI-3222-00](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID130117780320260527160105.0001): Spring. ABI LLC · PMA PQ4204CE · Replaces 3222-00 · Mar 30, 2026 - [ABI-3244-00](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID127351361420260527160101.0001): Wheel Half. ABI LLC · PMA PQ4204CE · Replaces 3244-00 · Mar 30, 2026 - [ABI-2504-01](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID127280454420260527160037.0001): Spacer. ABI LLC · PMA PQ4204CE · Replaces 2504-01 · Mar 30, 2026 - [ABI-3235-02](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID124013608120260527155954.0001): Dust Cover, Upper. ABI LLC · PMA PQ4204CE · Replaces 3235-02 · Mar 30, 2026 - [ABI-232-046](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID121676071420260527160123.0001): Pin. ABI LLC · PMA PQ4204CE · Replaces 232-046 · Mar 30, 2026 - [ABI-3214T](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID120937010620260527160011.0001): Steering Arm Assy. ABI LLC · PMA PQ4204CE · Replaces 3214T · Mar 30, 2026 - [ABI-3225-00](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID120615549120260527160053.0001): Tab Lock Washer. ABI LLC · PMA PQ4204CE · Replaces 3225-00 · Mar 30, 2026 - [ABI-3256-2](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID116991184820260527155958.0001): Dust Cover, Upper. ABI LLC · PMA PQ4204CE · Replaces 3256-2 · Mar 30, 2026 - [ABI-3233-00](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID113316163720260527155950.0001): Spring Compression. ABI LLC · PMA PQ4204CE · Replaces 3233-00 · Mar 30, 2026 - [ABI-3258-00](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID108772918020260527160043.0001): Spacer. ABI LLC · PMA PQ4204CE · Replaces 3258-00 · Mar 30, 2026 - [ABI-3257-00](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID105735204620260527160049.0001): Pin. ABI LLC · PMA PQ4204CE · Replaces 3257-00 · Mar 30, 2026 - [ABI-3216-2](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID103899394520260527155932.0001): Tail Wheel Bolt. ABI LLC · PMA PQ4204CE · Replaces 3216-2 · Mar 30, 2026 - [MDL TD 031851](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID180581610920250508133544.0001): VA-1A( )AndAccessories. Electronics International Inc · PMA PQ0088NM · Modification part · Apr 10, 2025 - [MDL103216-000](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID191588554120240221143425.0001): SkyView HDX Instrumentation. Dynon Avionics, Inc. · PMA PQ05359NM · Modification part · Jan 26, 2024 - [UAV-1004236-001](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID182314703020230707211338.0001): AV-30-C. uAvionix Corporation · PMA PQ05445NM · Modification part · Jun 28, 2023 - [No part number](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID131859090920220706160223.0001): Whelen Aerospace Technologies · PMA PQ1372CE · Jun 21, 2022 - [No part number](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID191036973202106221425300.0001): AeroLEDs LLC · PMA PQ5259NM · Mar 11, 2021 - [U2035A-000](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/CB533809C173B51486257FE90062502E.0001): Felt. Univair Aircraft Corp · PMA PQ0012NM · Replaces Scott 2035 · Jul 5, 2016 - [Ontic 2716-00-ONT](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/CB77FF030FDC16C486257EDE00518BE8.0001): Aerotherm - Air Temperature Gage. ONTIC Engineering & Manufacturing Inc · PMA PQ1398NM · Replaces Avox 2716-00 · Feb 5, 2014 - [13343-01](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/14049E52D3EE355086257C6E0076FBA7.0001): Oil Pressure Gauge. ONTIC Engineering & Manufacturing Inc · PMA PQ1398NM · Replaces Stewart Warner P/N 10580 · Apr 18, 2013 - [13340-00](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/017D428A2598525786257C6E0076FB4E.0001): Oil Temperature Gauge. ONTIC Engineering & Manufacturing Inc · PMA PQ1398NM · Replaces Stewart Warner P/N 10580 · Apr 18, 2013 - [Type #1002 MA1002](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/6F6E1C0D1CAEAF618625796B0066F880.0001): Vortex Generator. Micro Aerodynamics Inc · PMA PQ0181NM · Modification part · Oct 3, 2011 - [Type #1101 MA1101](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/653838E97858D6618625796B0066F857.0001): Vortex Generator. Micro Aerodynamics Inc · PMA PQ0181NM · Modification part · Oct 3, 2011 - [MA8001](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/64A9690AA8AE60718625796B0066F8B0.0001): Limitations Placard. Micro Aerodynamics Inc · PMA PQ0181NM · Modification part · Oct 3, 2011 - [Type #1001 MA1001](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/0D307AF4146C2F068625796B0066F827.0001): Vortex Generator. Micro Aerodynamics Inc · PMA PQ0181NM · Modification part · Oct 3, 2011 - [PN 1-8-R1](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/E7FAA220214C1E71862578E80066278E.0001): Mounting plate. BAS Incorporated · PMA PQ0103NM · Modification part · Jul 18, 2011 - [PN 3-8-R1](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DFC4DE464196BD66862578E8006627E6.0001): Tension Strap. BAS Incorporated · PMA PQ0103NM · Modification part · Jul 18, 2011 - [TPH PN-1](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/9496DA2CF7F30BEA862578E800662BEB.0001): Tail Pull handle. BAS Incorporated · PMA PQ0103NM · Modification part · Jul 18, 2011 - [PN 5-8-R1 (L-R Opp)](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/5229FF5884AF49F2862578E800662811.0001): Lap Belt Attach Link. BAS Incorporated · PMA PQ0103NM · Modification part · Jul 18, 2011 - [PN 2-8-R1](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/3970B960D1504A95862578E8006627BA.0001): Support Bracket. BAS Incorporated · PMA PQ0103NM · Modification part · Jul 18, 2011 All of them: https://openairdocs.org/model/luscombe-ranger-avia-8a/pma.md ## The same model under other registry codes Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes. - [Luscombe 8A](https://openairdocs.org/model/luscombe-8a): 896 registered aircraft, registry code 8190104 - [Luscombe/Wilder 8A](https://openairdocs.org/model/luscombe-wilder-8a): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 8190105 - [Luscombe 8A](https://openairdocs.org/model/luscombe-8a): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 8190111 - [Luscombe/Duis 8A](https://openairdocs.org/model/luscombe-duis-8a): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 8190103 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.