1946 Luscombe 8ESingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
This 1946 Luscombe 8E, registered in Australia, presents as a classic all-metal antique aircraft with 1,759 hours on the airframe. It is powered by a Continental C85 engine with 432 hours since major overhaul (SMOH), against a TBO of 1600 hours. The engine has completed approximately 20 hours since a recent bulk strip, with the seller noting the reasons for this work will be explained to an interested buyer; it has since passed inspection with good oil use and cylinder pressure tests. The aircraft's annual inspection was completed in late December 2025.
Imported around 1979, the aircraft underwent restoration at Moorabbin Airport, arriving...
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Specifications
- Category
- Single-Engine Piston
- Intended Use
- Classic / Antique, Recreational
Hours, Logs & Inspections
- Total Time
- 1,759 hrs
- Engine 1 Time
- 432 hrs (SMOH)
- Logbook Status
- Comprehensive refurbishment history all log books. Full documentation of the aircraft prior to arrival in Australia and of the restoration.
- Inspection Status
- Annual Inspection late December 2025. Recent annual - oil use and cylinder pressures good.
Avionics
Comms
"Flip flop" Radio
Interior & Exterior
- Exterior Notes
- Art deco styling and paint finish make it a notable arrival.
Engine & Propeller
- Engine Type
- Piston
- Engine Count
- 1
- Engine Model
- C85
- Engine Power
- 85 HP
Asking Price
$45,906
Aircraft Location
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Mar 13, 2026: $45,906 - controller
Contact Seller
Asking Price
$45,906
Aircraft Location
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Mar 13, 2026: $45,906 - controller
Contact Seller
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Asking Price
$45,906