1947 Luscombe 8A

1947 Luscombe 8A

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$24,039Great Deal
Location United Kingdom
Total Time 129 hrs
Seats 2
Reg # G-AKVP UK
Cruise 90 kts (167 km/h)
ICAO Type L8
✓ Clean NTSB 1 AD ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Description

Luscombe Silvaire 8A -G-AKVP. LAA permit 2017, All metal, A-65-8f -Engine, 129, hrs STOH. Metal prop, basic panel, cambrai cover,spats, -(spares-various-)NDH, All logs. Hgrd- Midlands. viewing-by appmnt. No offers-sound -Vintage classic. This site requires javascript to function. Please activate JavaScript in your browser.

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Price Comparison 1 active offer

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$24,039 *
£18,000

* 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 1947 Luscombe 8A (G-AKVP) is a 2-seat single engine piston with 129 hours on the airframe. There are currently 4 8A aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $24,039 to $38,000. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $24,039.

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.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 129 hours
Check 1 AD compliance — mandatory before flight
Budget $68 for pre-purchase inspection

Luscombe 8A — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
2
Cruise Speed
90 kts (167 km/h)
Range
350 nm (648 km)
Ceiling
17,000 ft (5,182 m)
Useful Load
500 lbs (227 kg)
Horsepower
65 HP
Fuel Burn
4.5 GPH (17 L/h)

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

LUSCOMBE 8A

Fuel Burn
4.5 GPH
~$29/hr

AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the LUSCOMBE 8A. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.

Ownership & Registration

FAA registry covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers).

This aircraft (G-AKVP) is registered outside the US.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

United Kingdom

GB

Seller reported

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.

FR-97-31680 1997-01-27

The Don Luscombe Aviation History Foundation Models 8, 8A, 8B, 8C, 8D, 8E, 8F, T-8F Airplanes; Correction

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Source: FAA Airworthiness Directives database. Showing most recent ADs for this aircraft type.

AeroGurus Market Estimate AME

$30,463
Range: $24,737 — $36,445
Confidence: 40%
vs. Market
-21%
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