| Tail Number / N-Number | N71965 |
| Manufacturer | SILVAIRE |
| Model | LUSCOMBE 8A |
| Year Built | 1946 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 3392 |
| 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 | C85-12 |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 85 hp (63 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 86 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Corporation |
| Owner Name | SKY WEST AVIATION INC TRUSTEE |
| Street | 2523 STIEGLITZ AVE SE |
| City | ALBUQUERQUE |
| State | NM |
| Zip Code | 87106-9605 |
| Region | Southwestern |
| County | Bernalillo County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 2013-10-23 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2022-03-14 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-03-14 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-03-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 52320304 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A9A0C4 |