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1946 Luscombe 8ASingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Meridian, ID, USA

This 1946 Luscombe 8A, registration N71978, serial number 3405, presents as a well-maintained example with a total time on the airframe of 5,304 hours. The engine has 1,515 hours since major overhaul, and the propeller has 906 hours since overhaul. Compression checks show readings of 77, 78, 78, and 77. The aircraft is noted as non-electric and is equipped with a McCauley 7447 propeller, Cleveland brakes, and a Scott 3200 tailwheel. Its annual inspection is due in June of 2026.

Avionics include a TQ KRT2 radio with a built-in intercom, a Garmin 560, and Stratus ADSB-in. The airframe was restored by Ragtime Aero in 1989 and has always been...

Year
1946
Make
Luscombe
Series
8A
Model
8A
Tail #
N71978
Serial #
3405

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Classic / Antique

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
5,304 hrs
Engine 1 Time
1,515 hrs (TSMOH)
Prop 1 Time
906 hrs
Inspection Status
Annual due 6-2026

Avionics

Comms

TQ KRT2 - TQ Radio with built-in intercom

GPS

Garmin 560

ADS-B In

Stratus ADSB - ADSB-In

Interior & Exterior

Exterior Notes
Aircraft restored by Ragtime Aero 1989 and always hangered, Awarded Best 8A Columbia 2018 and Reserve Grand Champion 1992

Engine & Propeller

Propeller Model
McCauley 7447

Asking Price

$25,000

Aircraft Location

Meridian, ID, USA

Listing Details

For Sale

Price History

May 9, 2026: $25,000 - barnstormers

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First Seen: May 9, 2026

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$25,000