Luscombe Silvaire 8E for sale

Luscombe Silvaire 8E

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$36,000
Location Savannah
Total Time 2,920 hrs
Seats 2
Cruise 100 kts (185 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Description

1946 Luscombe 8E w/ C-85, Garmin Upgrades and Desirable STC’s. Airframe has 2,920 Hours, 433lb Useful Load, 25 Gals of Fuel, Day/Night VFR, Wheel-Pants. Continental C-85-12 w/ 1,020 SMOH 330 STOH. SkyTec Starter w/ Push-Button Start, Recent Mags, Carb and Exhaust. Oil Filter Auto Fuel STC. Climb Prop w/ 75 SNEW. Garmin G5 PFD, Garmin Digital COM Radio Transponder, ADSB-Out, 2 Place Intercom. Full Logs, Annual Complete 2/26.

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

Price Comparison 1 active offer

Source Price Action
Adriana Barragan
barnstormers.com
$36,000
$38,000

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

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About This Luscombe Silvaire 8E

This Luscombe Silvaire 8E is a 2-seat single engine piston with 2,920 hours on the airframe. There are currently 4 Silvaire 8E aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $36,000 to $48,000. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $36,000.

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
Airframe: 2,920 hours
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

Registration number not available.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Savannah

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

No incidents found

NTSB database checked for this aircraft.

Price History

3 price events · sources: barnstormers.com

AeroGurus Market Estimate AME

$43,000
Range: $39,500 — $45,500
Confidence: 40%
vs. Market
-16%
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