1946 Luscombe 8ESingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Ridgeland, SC, USA
This 1946 Luscombe 8E, registration N71965, presents as a well-maintained classic with a total airframe time of 2,920 hours. It is powered by a Continental C-85-12 engine with 1,020 hours since major overhaul and 330 hours since top overhaul, supported by recent work on the magnetos, carburetor, and exhaust. The aircraft features a climb propeller with 75 hours since new and benefits from key STCs including an oil filter and auto fuel approval. Its useful load is 433 pounds with a 25-gallon fuel capacity.
The panel has been upgraded for modern VFR day/night operation, centered on a Garmin G5 Primary Flight Display, a Garmin digital COM...
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Specifications
- Category
- Single-Engine Piston
- Intended Use
- Classic / Antique, Recreational
- Flight Rules
- VFR
- Useful Load
- 433 lbs
- Seats
- 2
Hours, Logs & Inspections
- Total Time
- 2,920 hrs
- Engine 1 Time
- 1,020 hrs (SMOH)
- Engine 2 Time
- 330 hrs
- Prop 1 Time
- 75 hrs (SNEW)
- Logbook Status
- Full Logs
- Inspection Status
- Annual Complete 2/2026
Avionics
PFD
Garmin G5 PFD
Comms
Garmin Digital COM Radio
ADSB
ADSB-Out Compliant
Additional Equipment
Starter
SkyTec Starter - w/ Push-Button Start
Intercom
2 Place Intercom
Exhaust System
Recent Exhaust
Oil Filter
Oil Filter STC
Fuel System
Auto Fuel STC
Wheel Pants
Matching Wheel Pants
Interior & Exterior
- Paint Year
- 2026
- Interior Notes
- Clean Interior & Glass Original Luscombe Seats
- Exterior Notes
- Fabric Wing & Metal Fuselage Day/Night Exterior Lighting Exterior In Good Condition
Engine & Propeller
- Engine Type
- Piston
- Engine Count
- 1
- Engine Make
- Continental
- Engine Model
- C-85-12
- Propeller Model
- Wood Climb Prop
Asking Price
$43,000
Aircraft Location
Ridgeland, SC, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Mar 10, 2026: $43,000 - trade-a-plane
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Asking Price
$43,000
Aircraft Location
Ridgeland, SC, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Mar 10, 2026: $43,000 - trade-a-plane
Contact Seller
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- Total Time
- 3,200 hrs
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Asking Price
$43,000