| Tail Number / N-Number | N71887 |
| Manufacturer | LUSCOMBE |
| Model | 8E |
| Year Built | 1946 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 3314 |
| 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 | C85 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 85 hp (63 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 86 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | WIELAND JEFFREY K |
| Street | 9401 LAGUNA LAKE WAY |
| City | ELK GROVE |
| State | CA |
| Zip Code | 95758-4248 |
| Region | Western-Pacific |
| County | Sacramento County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1990-08-08 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2003-04-22 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-11-28 |
| Expiration Date | 2030-02-28 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 52316525 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A99D55 |