| Tail Number / N-Number | N71226 |
| Manufacturer | LUSCOMBE |
| Model | 8 |
| Year Built | 1946 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 2653 |
| 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 | Individual |
| Owner Name | WATKINS STEPHEN RANDOLPH |
| Street | 12 HIDDEN VALLEY AIRPARK |
| City | SHADY SHORES |
| State | TX |
| Zip Code | 76208-7302 |
| Region | Southwestern |
| County | Denton County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1956-06-20 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2016-12-16 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-07-21 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-12-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 52303070 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A98638 |