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1946 Luscombe 8ESingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Red Creek, NY, USA

This 1946 Luscombe 8E (N1766K, serial 4493) presents a rare opportunity as one of only two aircraft converted with the Moody Larsen O-235 engine modification, completed during the period when Moody Larsen held the Luscombe type certificate - evidenced by its dual data plates. The airframe shows 2,879 total hours with a fresh 605 hours since major overhaul on the engine. Notable modifications include Silflex landing gear, T8F flaps, dorsal fin, rudder extension, and fuselage reinforcements for float operations, with the aircraft currently certified for floats.

The aircraft's unique provenance and specialized modifications make it...

Year
1946
Make
Luscombe
Series
8E
Model
8E
Tail #
N1766K
Serial #
4493

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Classic / Antique, Recreational

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
2,879 hrs
Engine 1 Time
605 hrs (SMOH)

Additional Equipment

Landing Gear

Silflex gear

Flaps

T8F flaps

Fin

Dorsal fin

Rudder

Rudder extension

Fuselage Strengtheners

Fuselage strengtheners for floats

Float Certification

Float certified

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Model
O-235

Asking Price

$48,000

Aircraft Location

Red Creek, NY, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Jul 25, 2025: $48,000 - trade-a-plane

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Asking Price

$48,000