1943 Taylorcraft L-2BSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • FL, USA
This 1943 Taylorcraft L-2B Grasshopper (N50845, s/n 0-4538) presents as a well-maintained WWII liaison aircraft with 1,569 hours total time. The airframe underwent a comprehensive rebuild in 2019 including new Polyfiber fabric covering with Polytone finish, tail brace wires, brake linings, tires, and windows. Power comes from a Continental O-200A engine with 45 hours since major overhaul in 2019, featuring new ignition leads, overhauled magnetos, and carburetor work, producing 100 HP through a McCauley 6948 metal propeller.
The aircraft carries a VFR-only configuration with a Flightline 760 radio and ACK ELT, featuring 8.75-gallon wing...
- Year
- 1943
- Make
- Taylorcraft
- Series
- L-2B
- Model
- L-2B
- Tail #
- N50845
- Serial #
- 0-4538
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Specifications
- Category
- Single-Engine Piston
- Intended Use
- Classic / Antique, Military / Warbird, Recreational
- Flight Rules
- VFR
Hours, Logs & Inspections
- Total Time
- 1,569 hrs
- Engine 1 Time
- 45 hrs (SMOH)
- Prop 1 Time
- 1,569 hrs (SNEW)
- Logbook Status
- Logs 1949 -1965 reregistered 1996 New log started 2019 Have original Bill of Sale from Defense Plant Corp Dated Mar 16 1945 for $634.00 4-11-06 – 1690 TTSN - Engine SMOH, 0 STOH 6-22-19 Eng overhaul, new rings, rod and main bearings, seals and gaskets, cam inspected. Annual inspection May 8, 2024, cold compressions over 80 LBS. - 72, 74, 74,76 Prop Log started June 2021, last entry may 8, 2024, all Ads checked, found airworthy Next Annual Date – May 2025
- Inspection Status
- Annual inspection May 8, 2024, cold compressions over 80 LBS. - 72, 74, 74,76 Prop Log started June 2021, last entry may 8, 2024, all Ads checked, found airworthy Next Annual Date – May 2025
Avionics
Comms
Flightline 760 - Radio
ADS-B Out
ADS-B In
Additional Equipment
Exhaust System
New ignition leads 2018
ELT
ACK E-04 - ACK ELT (New Batt March 2024)
Starter
B&C starter - B&C w/Odessy Batt (no charging system)
Fuel Tanks
(2) 8.75-gal wing tanks (STC)
Brakes
New Brake lining
Tires
New tires 8.50X6 STC
Windows
New windscreen, side plastics, observer rear window
Interior & Exterior
- Interior Rating
- 9.5/10
- Paint Rating
- 10/10
- Interior Notes
- Interior: 9.5 / 10 Colors: Black Material: Vinyl
- Exterior Notes
- Exterior: 10 / 10 Colors: Dark Green
Engine & Propeller
- Engine Type
- Piston
- Engine Count
- 1
- Engine Make
- Continental
- Engine Model
- O-200A
- Engine Power
- 100 HP
- Propeller Model
- Mc Cauley 6948
Asking Price
$69,500
Aircraft Location
FL, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Apr 20, 2025: $69,500 - trade-a-plane
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Asking Price
$69,500
Aircraft Location
FL, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Apr 20, 2025: $69,500 - trade-a-plane
Contact Seller
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Asking Price
$69,500