No longer listed as of April 2026. The price below is the last asking price — the final sale price is not disclosed.

1948 Luscombe Silvaire 8E

1948 Luscombe Silvaire 8E

Single Engine Piston

No longer listed
Price on request
Location Puyallup, WA
Total Time 3,541 hrs
Engine SMOH 811 hrs
Seats 2
Serial # 5973
Reg # N110Q
Cruise 100 kts (185 km/h)
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Listing Details

Seller reported
Year
1948
Make
Luscombe
Model
Silvaire 8E
Total Time
3,541 hr
Location
Puyallup, WA
Seller
Seitz Aviation, LLC - Mike Beckett
Source
trade-a-plane.com
**SOLD!!** This is not your average Luscombe. It's the kind of aircraft that makes people stop on the ramp. Perfect for pilots who appreciate classic style but want real performance and reliability.

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

Fuel 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.

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