| Tail Number / N-Number | N72040 |
| Manufacturer | SILVAIRE |
| Model | LUSCOMBE 8A |
| Year Built | 1946 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 3467 |
| 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 | DODGE D R |
| Street | 1425 WENTWORTH AVE |
| City | SACRAMENTO |
| State | CA |
| Zip Code | 95822 |
| Region | Western-Pacific |
| County | Sacramento County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1956-06-08 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 1985-04-04 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-08-16 |
| Expiration Date | 2030-01-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 52323211 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A9A689 |