# Silvaire 8F - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 8190154 - Manufacturer (registry): SILVAIRE - Model: 8F - 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: 10 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/silvaire-8f 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 62-24-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/62-24-03): Cabin Heat System · Lycoming O-235-C1, O-235-C2C, O-290-D, O-290-D2, O-320 engine (Luscombe STC SA4-173 or 5 others). Effective Nov 21, 1962 - [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 ## Information bulletins (advisory) (1) - [SAIB ACE-97-03](https://openairdocs.org/saib/ACE-97-03): . Issued May 15, 1997 ## Registered aircraft (10) - [N110S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N110S): [Laysoncraft LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LAYSONCRAFT%20LLC), [Clarkston, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Clarkston), built 1960, S/N S-79 - [N3534G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3534G): [Schrock Michael L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SCHROCK%20MICHAEL%20L), [Felton, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Felton), built 1959, S/N S-63 - [N9901C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9901C): [Gritt Bradley](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GRITT%20BRADLEY), [Marseilles, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Marseilles), built 1957, S/N S-4 - [N9908C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9908C): [Barker Geoffrey B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BARKER%20GEOFFREY%20B), [Plattsburgh, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Plattsburgh), built 1959, S/N S-11 - [N9911C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9911C): [Silva Brenda M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SILVA%20BRENDA%20M), [Snowflake, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Snowflake), built 1959, S/N S-15 - [N9912C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9912C): [Mcmillin Christopher W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MCMILLIN%20CHRISTOPHER%20W), [Tucson, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Tucson), built 1959, S/N S-16 - [N9915C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9915C): [Robertson Terry N](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ROBERTSON%20TERRY%20N), [Boynton Beach, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Boynton%20Beach), built 1959, S/N S-19 - [N9922C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9922C): [Carswell Chris](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CARSWELL%20CHRIS), [Kent, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Kent), built 1959, S/N S26 - [N9930C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9930C): [Roach Stephen W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ROACH%20STEPHEN%20W), [Glen Saint Mary, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Glen%20Saint%20Mary), built 1959, S/N S-34 - [N9938C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9938C): [Dupea Vincent P](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DUPEA%20VINCENT%20P), [Lilliwaup, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Lilliwaup), built 1959, S/N S-42 ## NTSB investigations (8) From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [NTSB CEN25LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA150), Apr 6, 2025: Silvaire 8F (N9926C), Fairbury, NE, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing and the flight instructors delayed remedial action. - [NTSB GAA17CA575](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA575), Sep 28, 2017: Silvaire 8 (N9902C), Texarkana, AR, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. - [NTSB MKC80DCA25](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC80DCA25), Jul 27, 1980: Luscombe 8F (N9930C), Sullivan, MO, substantial damage - [NTSB OAK79FVM03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK79FVM03), Nov 12, 1978: Luscombe 8F (N9930C), Monterey, CA, substantial damage - [NTSB MKC72DCD20](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC72DCD20), Aug 12, 1971: Luscombe 8F (N9922C), Vinton, IA, substantial damage - [NTSB CHI69D0514](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI69D0514), Mar 3, 1969: Luscombe 8F (N9914C), Menominee, MI, substantial damage - [NTSB FTW69D0225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW69D0225), Oct 13, 1968: Luscombe 8F (N3541G), Drumright, OK, substantial damage - [NTSB NYC67D0049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC67D0049), Jun 19, 1966: Luscombe 8F (N9926C), Newburg, MD, substantial damage ## FAA accident and incident reports (7) From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [Accident 20250406003809A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250406003809A), Apr 6, 2025: Silvaire 8F (N9926C), Fairbury, NE, Substantial damage. The pilot made 9 successful landings on rwy 11 (a grass runway) at kfby. During the 10th landing of the flight, which was on rwy 17 (a concrete rwy) at kfby,… - [Accident 20170928016059A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170928016059A), Sep 28, 2017: Silvaire 8F (N9902C), Texarkana, AR, Substantial damage. On September 28, 2017, at approximately 12:30 central time, a Luscombe - 8F ? Silvaire, registered as N9902C to [privacy data omitted], landed on runway 4 at… - [Incident 20131017022539I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20131017022539I), Oct 17, 2013: Silvaire 8F (N9901C), Mariposa, CA, Minor damage. The pilot had just purchased the aircraft and was transporting the aircraft from Oregon back to pine bluff, Arkansas. The pilot intended on departing in the… - [Incident 20040117000309I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040117000309I), Jan 17, 2004: Luscom 8F (N9908C), Plattsburgh, NY, Minor damage. (-23) On 01/17/2004, silvair N9908C was involved in a "ground loop" incident at Clinton County Airport, NY (plb). There were no injuries or other property… - [Incident 19810603034889I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810603034889I), Jun 3, 1981: Luscom 8F (N9922C), Vinton, IA, Minor damage. Student pilot ground looped during landing rollout. - [Accident 19800727030669A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800727030669A), Jul 27, 1980: Luscom 8F (N9930C), Sullivan, MO, Substantial damage. Landed on closed grass runway into wind. Airplane flipped over. Area not mowed. Had 30 inch high grass. - [Incident 19790313008819I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790313008819I), Mar 13, 1979: Luscom 8F (N9904C), Lewiston, ID, Minor damage. Pilot lost directional control on roll out, ran off side of runway ## Service difficulty reports (5) As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report. - [SDR CA121115009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA121115009), Nov 13, 2012: CYLINDER. 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 CY - [SDR 2007FA0001033](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2007FA0001033), Nov 6, 2007: BULKHEAD. CRACKED. DURING AN ANNUAL INSPECTION, FOUND AFT FUSELAGE BULKHEAD CRACKED AT TOP OF CUTOUT FOR ELEVATOR HORN. 50 PERCENT. THIS IS WHERE THE VERTICAL AND HORIZONTAL STABI - [SDR 99ZZZX2924](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX2924), Jul 12, 1999: BULKHEAD. CRACKED. DURING AN ANNUAL INSPECTION, FOUND MAIN BULKHEAD P/N 1156 CRACKED IN THE WING STRUT AREA. CAUSE UNKNOWN. - [SDR 98ZZZX345](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX345), Dec 31, 1997: HINGE FITTING. MISMANUFACTURED. A 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 MISALI - [SDR CA970811007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA970811007), Jul 31, 1997: PLUG 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 INSPECT ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (82, 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 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 SA344CE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA344CE): Installation of Lycoming O-320 and O-320-A1A engine, McCauley 1C172/MGM 7462 propeller, and Prestolite ALK 5001 S4UO alternator. Luscombe Aircraft Corporation - [STC SA4-173](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4-173): Installation of Lycoming O-235-C1, O-235-C2C, O-290-D, O-290-D2, O-320 engine. 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 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 SA10077SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA10077SC): Installation of push-button starter system. Hartzell Engine Technologies, LLC - [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 SA01768SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01768SE): Installation of an oil cooler system. Steve's Aircraft - [STC SA02508LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02508LA): Installation of a MTV-11-C/188-17f 2-blade, 74 inch diameter, constant speed propeller, with lightweight composite blade construction and associated hardware. Edward R Warnock - [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 SA10921SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA10921SC): Installation of an alternator and regulator as a replacement to existing OEM generators and mechanical voltage regulators. Hartzell Engine Technologies, 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 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 All 82: https://openairdocs.org/model/silvaire-8f/stcs.md ## The same model under other registry codes Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes. - [Luscombe 8F](https://openairdocs.org/model/luscombe-8f): 119 registered aircraft, registry code 8190114 - [Renaissance Acft 8-F](https://openairdocs.org/model/renaissance-acft-8-f): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 8190101 --- 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.