Models
| Model | Type | Registered | Valid | Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8A | Fixed wing single engine | 897 | 881 | 1938-1981 |
| 8E | Fixed wing single engine | 326 | 315 | 1938-1956 |
| 8F | Fixed wing single engine | 119 | 119 | 1946-1960 |
| 8C | Fixed wing single engine | 37 | 35 | 1939-1948 |
| T-8F | Fixed wing single engine | 25 | 25 | 1948-1949 |
| 11A | Fixed wing single engine | 25 | 25 | 1948-1954 |
| 8B | Fixed wing single engine | 16 | 16 | 1940-1941 |
| 8D | Fixed wing single engine | 14 | 14 | 1941-1948 |
| 8 | Fixed wing single engine | 11 | 11 | 1938-1948 |
| 11E | Fixed wing single engine | 2 | 2 | 2011-2011 |
Luscombe aircraft in the FAA registry
Luscombe Aircraft was a United States aircraft manufacturer from 1933 to 1950. Today, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) registry tracks the legacy of these planes through specific N-number records. As of 2026-10-16, there are 1,472 registered aircraft under the manufacturer name "LUSCOMBE" in the FAA database. This figure represents 1,443 valid registrations across 10 distinct models.
Fleet Composition and Models
The vast majority of these planes are fixed-wing, single-engine aircraft powered by reciprocating engines. Most were built between 1939 and 1957, with half constructed in 1946 or earlier. The fleet is dominated by the 8A model, which accounts for 897 aircraft built between 1939 and 1949. The 8E follows with 326 units produced from 1941 to 1949. Other notable models include the 8F (119 units, 1946–1960), the 8C (37 units, 1939–1948), the T-8F (25 units, 1948–1949), and the 11A (25 units, 1948–1954). All listed models are two-seat configurations, except the 11A, which seats four.
Type Certificates and Geographic Distribution
Type certificate data sheets (TCDS) define the technical standards for these aircraft. TCDS A-694, held by Luscombe Aircraft Corporation, covers the 8A, 8E, 8F, 8C, and T-8F models. Most registered aircraft, specifically 1,406, hold a standard airworthiness class. Geographically, California leads with 148 registrations, followed by Texas with 131, and Florida with 71. Each model has its own page with specifications and the type certificate data sheet (TCDS), and every aircraft has a registration record by N-number.
Figures from the FAA registry file as of Oct 16, 2026. Company background: Wikipedia, Luscombe Aircraft.