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Luscombe 8A
Single Engine Piston
$25,000
Location
Jean Lafitte, LA
Total Time
2,820 hrs
Seats
2
Serial #
3601
Cruise
90 kts (167 km/h)
ICAO Type
L8
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Listing Details
Seller reported- Make
- Luscombe
- Model
- 8A
- Total Time
- 2,820 hr
- Location
- Jean Lafitte, LA
- Seller
- Ethan Kos
- Source
- barnstormers.com
1946 Luscombe 8A for sale, asking $25,000. Aircraft located in New Orleans Louisiana, SN 3601, TTAF 2820. Continental C85-12F TSMO 1650. Aircraft being flown regularly so times will change. Starter and full electrical system. mode c transponder with ADSB out. This airplane just came out of a very extensive annual and is an honest affordable rig ready to fly.
Luscombe 8A — Model Specs
Model specificationStandard 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 estimateFuel Burn
4.5 GPH
~$29/hr
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Market price band
Luscombe 8A typical:
$24,187 – $38,000
median $30,640
across 4 active listings
This listing at $25,000 is 18% below median.
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About the Luscombe 8A
The Luscombe 8A Silvaire is a classic, all-metal, side-by-side two-seat taildragger — one of the earliest all-metal light aircraft, loved for its sturdy construction, sprightly handling and elegant 1940s lines. Affordable to buy and run, it is a characterful and rewarding entry into classic taildragger ownership for pilots who enjoy hands-on flying.
Produced 1946–1960.