1947 Luscombe Silvaire 8E for sale

1947 Luscombe Silvaire 8E

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$48,000
Location Anchorage, AK
Engine SMOH 600 hrs
Seats 2
Reg # N2529K
Cruise 100 kts (185 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

Garmin ADS

Description

24 years sole ownership; N2529K is ready for its next caretaker. STC upgrades: Don s Dream Machines C85/O-200 hybrid, 600 SMOH, M-S carb, SureFly e-mag, stainless Hanlon-Wilson exhaust, alternator, B C starter, Grove wheels hydraulic disc brakes on 8.5x6.0 tundra-style tires, ski tubular braces, Garmin ADS-B out, opened extended baggage compartment, MicroAir VGs. Many details in spec sheet. By CFI with extensive 8E time. For demo or if your insurer requires make model checkout, I can provide to any buyer eligible to serve as PIC.

Engine

O-200 hybrid, 600 SMOH, M-S carb, SureFly e-mag, stainless Hanlon-Wilson exhaust, alternator, B C starter, Grove wheels hydraulic disc brakes on 8

Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.

Price Comparison 1 active offer

Source Price Action
Dean Cully
barnstormers.com
$48,000
$49,000

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

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About This Luscombe Silvaire 8E

This 1947 Luscombe Silvaire 8E (N2529K) is a 2-seat single engine piston . There are currently 4 Silvaire 8E aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $36,000 to $48,000. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $48,000.

The Silvaire 8E cruises at 100 kts (185 km/h) with a range of 420 nm (778 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 17,000 ft allows operation above most weather.

Operating costs: Fuel burn is 5 GPH (19 L/h), which at current Jet-A prices (~$5.50/gal) means approximately $28/hr in fuel alone.

NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Budget $75 for pre-purchase inspection

Luscombe Silvaire 8E — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard 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 estimate

LUSCOMBE Silvaire 8E

Fuel Burn
5.0 GPH
~$32/hr

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

Ownership & Registration

FAA registration data pending for N2529K.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Anchorage, AK

Seller reported 49 more aircraft in Alaska →

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

NTSB safety data coming soon.

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Price History

2 price events · sources: barnstormers.com

AeroGurus Market Estimate AME

$43,000
Range: $39,500 — $45,500
Confidence: 40%
vs. Market
+12%
Above Market

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