| Tail Number / N-Number | N45972 |
| Manufacturer | LUSCOMBE |
| Model | 8A |
| Year Built | 1946 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 2499 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing single engine |
| Category | Land |
| Builder Certification | Type Certificated |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats |
| Weight Class | CLASS 1 (Up to 12,499 pounds gross take off weight) |
| Engine Manufacturer | CONT MOTOR |
| Engine Model | A&C65 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 65 hp (48 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 86 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Co-Ownership |
| Owner Name | SCHERTZ EDWARD J |
| Other Names |
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| Street | 2355 LORRAINE DR |
| City | CAHOKIA |
| State | IL |
| Zip Code | 62206-2807 |
| Region | Great Lakes |
| County | St. Clair County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1956-03-03 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2006-08-21 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-03-15 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-06-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51313363 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A596F3 |