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N1688K
LUSCOMBE 8E
NEW LONDON, NC
Valid
Mfr Year: 1946
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Registrant
HENLEY CHARLES D
Registration Exp
Mar 31, 2028
Airworthiness Date
Jun 6, 1956
Cert Issue Date
Mar 16, 2021
Seats
2
Engines
1
Cruise Speed
86 kts
Max Weight
CLASS 1
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Aircraft Type
Fixed wing single engine
Fractional
No
Last Activity
Apr 28, 2023

🛠️ Airworthiness Directive Exposure & Fleet Context

This LUSCOMBE 8E airframe/engine combination has 14 current type-applicable Airworthiness Directives (14 airframe, 0 engine) and 0 historical. AD applicability is type-based — compliance status for N1688K must be verified against the aircraft maintenance logbooks.

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N1688K is one of 369 LUSCOMBE 8E aircraft on the U.S. registry · fleet median year 1947.

⚠️ NTSB Accident & Incident Records

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Airworthiness Directives (ADs)
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Title & Lien History
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NTSB Full Database
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FAA Registry (Official)
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