1946 Luscombe 8A
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedDescription
1946 LUSCOMBE 8A For Sale in Lethbridge, Alberta 1946 Luscombe 8A Very nice totally restored in 2016 all metal Luscombe TT 1344 SMOH -0- Prop 771 Manufacturers serial #3686 New leather interior Air driven alternator Aircraft sold with fresh annual New ICOM A-200 comm radio Aircraft is subject to verification of specifications, logs, times, damage and all equipment listed.
Engine
Engine 1 Time
Interior
Air driven alternator Aircraft sold with fresh annual New ICOM A-200 comm radio
Inspection
fresh annual New ICOM A-200 comm radio
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Price Comparison 1 active offer
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Aircraft Canada
hangar67.com
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$38,000
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Alberta, AB, Canada | Mar 15, 2026 | 1 days | Active | |
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Aircraft Canada
aviationtrader.com.au
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$39,171
$38,000
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Lethbridge, AB, Canada | Apr 06, 2026 | 76 days | Active |
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About This Luscombe 8A
This 1946 Luscombe 8A (CF-NIH) is a 2-seat single engine piston with 1,344 hours on the airframe. There are currently 2 8A aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $25,000 to $38,000. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $38,000.
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 Jet-A prices (~$5.50/gal) means approximately $25/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 (CF-NIH) is registered outside the US.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
No FAA title records
Available for US-registered aircraft only
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Safety Record
NTSB database checked for CF-NIH.
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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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