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1947 Luscombe Silvaire 8E
Single Engine Piston
$29,000
Location
Monroe, NC
Total Time
880 hrs
Seats
2
Reg #
N2528K
Cruise
100 kts (185 km/h)
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Listing Details
Seller reported- Year
- 1947
- Make
- Luscombe
- Model
- Silvaire 8E
- Total Time
- 880 hr
- Location
- Monroe, NC
- Seller
- Doyle McManus
- Source
- barnstormers.com
N2528K / 85H Continental Engine / Model C85-12F / McCauley Prop Model CM7148. Engine Log: Annual 4/5/2025 TT 880. Aircraft Log: Annual 2025 TT 880. Call Keith or Doyle.
Luscombe Silvaire 8E — Model Specs
Model specificationStandard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.
Seats
2
Cruise Speed
100 kts (185 km/h)
Range
420 nm (778 km)
Ceiling
17,000 ft (5,182 m)
Useful Load
550 lbs (249 kg)
Horsepower
85 HP
Fuel Burn
5 GPH (19 L/h)
Estimated Cost of Ownership
AeroGurus estimateFuel Burn
5.0 GPH
~$32/hr
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About the Luscombe Silvaire 8E
The Luscombe Silvaire 8E is a classic two-seat tailwheel aircraft for buyers who want polished-metal vintage charm, light handling, and simple local flying rather than practical utility. It is a small vintage airplane, so fit, useful load, corrosion, and restoration quality matter more than romance. Compared with an Aeronca Chief or Champ, the Luscombe offers a different metal-airframe character; compared with a Cessna 140, it is similarly vintage but has its own support and handling personality.
Produced 1948–1960.