1941 Luscombe 8A
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedDescription
FOR SALE: 1941 Luscombe 8A (G-BSUD) Classic post-war styling meets super reliability in this beautiful, always-hangared 1941 Luscombe 8A. Aircraft Overview • Airframe Total Time: 3,345 hours • Engine: Continental A65 • Engine Time: 586 hours since overhaul • Permit to Fly: Valid until April 2027 Key Features & Maintenance • New Cylinders: New Millennium cylinders kit fitted in 2018. • Tailplane Rebuild: Professionally rebuilt by Owen Watts in 2021. • Modern Avionics: Equipped with a Trig transponder. • Storage: Always hangared. • Current Base: Located on a friendly, well-run North Kent farm strip. • Hangarage Option: Current hangar space will remain available to the buyer if required. • Reason for Sale: Genuine reason for sale. This site requires javascript to function. Please activate JavaScript in your browser.
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Price Comparison 1 active offer
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Afors
afors.uk
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$35,927 *
£27,000
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South East, United Kingdom | Jul 02, 2026 | 1 days | Active |
* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Luscombe 8A
This 1941 Luscombe 8A (G-BSUD) is a 2-seat single engine piston with 3,345 hours on the airframe. There are currently 4 8A aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $23,951 to $38,000. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $35,927.
The 8A cruises at 90 kts (167 km/h) with a range of 350 nm (648 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 17,000 ft allows operation above most weather.
Operating costs: Fuel burn is 4.5 GPH (17 L/h), which at current 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $28/hr in fuel alone.
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record. There are 1 airworthiness directive applicable to this aircraft type — review AD compliance carefully before purchase.
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Luscombe 8A — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registry covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers).
This aircraft (G-BSUD) is registered outside the US.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
No FAA title records
Available for US-registered aircraft only
Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, FAA Civil Aviation Registry (DocIndex). Title data may be delayed. Always verify with an aviation attorney before purchase.
Safety Record
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Airworthiness Directives — Luscombe 8A
ADs are mandatory safety instructions issued by the FAA. 1 recent AD found for this aircraft type.
The Don Luscombe Aviation History Foundation Models 8, 8A, 8B, 8C, 8D, 8E, 8F, T-8F Airplanes; Correction
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