Flight Tracker
N40SD
1948 LUSCOMBE 8A
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating · Standard
1 NTSB record for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
FLYING S AIRVENTURES LLC
Registrant Type
LLC
Location
SAN ANTONIO, TX
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Jan 28, 2026
Airworthiness Date
Aug 10, 1955
Expires
Jan 31, 2033
Approved Operations
-

Airframe

Manufacturer
LUSCOMBE
Model
8A
Year
1948
Serial Number
6339
Seats
2
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
86 kt
Type Certificate
-

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
C90 SERIES
Type
Reciprocating
Power
95 hp

Live Flight Status

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Transponder & Tracking

Mode S Code (Hex)
A4ABDC
Mode S Code (Octal)
51125734

The hex code is the aircraft's ICAO 24-bit address, broadcast by its ADS-B transponder. It is the key used to match live position reports to this registration.

Ownership History: 2 prior registrations

RegistrantLocationCancelled
ORLANDO-ORANGE COUNTY CIVIL DEFENSE ORLANDO, FL Feb 18, 1997
GREY BIRD INC NICEVILLE, FL Oct 18, 2012

NTSB Accident & Incident Record

Jul 21, 1993 Accident Substantial ORLANDO, FL
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
NTSB MIA93T#A01