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1948 Luscombe 8ESingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Wesley Chapel, FL, USA

This well-cared-for 1948 Luscombe 8E is offered for sale at $40,000 out of Wesley Chapel, Florida, and is based at Tampa North (X39). The airframe shows 4,700 hours total time, with 1,343 hours since major overhaul on its C-85 engine, which is fitted with the O-200 STC. The seller notes the aircraft was owned and hangared for the last 4.5 years before recently moving to a tie down, and the annual inspection is due April 2027. The plane has some old hail damage, and the listing states NDH (no damage history). A Bruce's cover is included.

The panel and equipment include a Garmin GTR 200B, Appareo Stratus transponder, tail beacon ADS-B out,...

Year
1948
Make
Luscombe
Series
8E
Model
8E

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Specifications

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

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
4,700 hrs
Engine 1 Time
1,343 hrs (TSMO)
Inspection Status
Annual due April 2027

Avionics

Comms

Garmin GTR 200B

ADSB

Appareo Stratus - transponder, ADS-B

PFD

Dynon D3

Additional Equipment

Wheel Pants

Tail Pull Handle

BAS Tail Pull Handle

Aircraft Cover

Bruce's Cover

Tires and Tubes

Michelin - tires/tubes 2022

Starter

Skytech Starter - 2022

Shoulder Harnesses

BAS Shoulder Harnesses - BAS 2022

Vortex Generators

Vortex generators 2026

Engine Upgrade

C-85 w/O-200 STC

Interior & Exterior

Interior Year
2024
Interior Notes
New interior 2024
Exterior Notes
Metal wings. Plane has some old hail damage.

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Model
C-85

Asking Price

$40,000

Aircraft Location

Wesley Chapel, FL, USA

Listing Details

For Sale

Price History

Sep 26, 2026: $40,000 - barnstormers

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First Seen: Sep 26, 2026

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Asking Price

$40,000