Single-engine piston

N1113B

1947 Luscombe 8F

Registered 2 NTSB/FAA records
Built
1947
Serial
5740
Class
Single-engine piston
Engines
Continental C90 series
Status
Current as of October 2026
Registered owner
Sky Monkey Tailwheels LLC (LLC)
Based
Richardson, TX
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Registration record

N1113B on the FAA register

Type
1947 Luscombe 8F
Serial
5740
Engines
Continental C90 series
Registered owner
Sky Monkey Tailwheels LLC
Richardson, TX
Certificate issued
2023-10-19
Airworthiness date
1956-03-21
Registration expires
2030-10-31
Airworthiness class
Standard · normal
Mode S (hex)
A032AD
Mode S (octal)
50031255
Seats (type)
2
Weight class
up to 12,499 lb
Range (type)
273 nm
Cruise (type)
83 kt
Status
Current as of October 2026
Registry history

Timeline

  • 2030-10-31
    Registration expires (renewal due).
  • 2023-10-19
    Certificate of registration issued as N1113B.
  • 2023-04-30
    Accident at Palmer, TX; damage: substantial.
  • 1990-05-26
    Accident at Morgan, UT; damage: substantial.
  • 1956-03-21
    Airworthiness date on the current FAA record (standard category (normal)).
  • 1947
    Manufactured (1947).
Overview

About N1113B

N1113B is a 1947 Luscombe 8F, serial number 5740. The FAA register lists Sky Monkey Tailwheels LLC as the registrant in Richardson, Texas. The current certificate of registration was issued on October 19, 2023 and expires on October 31, 2030.

The FAA aircraft reference file describes the type as a single-engine piston, one Continental C90 series engine and 2 seats. Published figures for the type give a cruise speed of about 83 knots and a range of about 273 nm; actual performance depends on configuration, load and conditions. Its airworthiness certificate is standard category (normal), dated March 21, 1956.

N1113B has 2 accident/incident records on file (most serious damage: substantial); details are below.

Cruise
83 kt
Range
273 nm
Fuel burn
5 gph

Published figures for the Luscombe 8F type. They describe the model, not this airframe's equipment or condition.

Safety record

Accident & incident history

2023-04-30 Accident · Palmer, TX Damage: Substantial NTSB · CEN23LA170
Reported aircraft: Luscombe 8F
Probable cause: The installation of an unapproved rudder control cable, which resulted in a fatigue failure and subsequent loss of rudder control during cruise flight. Contributing to the accident was the mechanic s inadequate inspection of the rudder control system.
1990-05-26 Accident · Morgan, UT Damage: Substantial NTSB · DEN90LA117
Reported aircraft: Luscombe 8F
Probable cause: PILOT'S IMPROPER USE OF THE BRAKES DURING LANDING ROLL.

Sources: NTSB aviation accident database and CAROL case system, FAA preliminary accident & incident notices. Search accident records

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Data: FAA Aircraft Registry (October 2026), including deregistered aircraft; NTSB and FAA accident data; fyiAero listing history. Individual owners' names are shown to signed-in users and street addresses are never shown. Type figures are published specifications, not this aircraft's.