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1948 Luscombe 8ESingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Washington, DC, USA

This 1948 Luscombe 8E, serial number 5973, is offered for $47,500 and has been modified into a Super Luscombe 150 configuration. It is equipped with a 150-horsepower Lycoming O-320-A2A engine (approved via a McKenzie Flying Service STC), which shows 28 hours since major overhaul (SPOH). Total time on the airframe (TTAF) is 3,541 hours. The propeller is a Sensenich 74DM6. The aircraft features a King KX155A comm radio, a KT76A transponder, a Sigtronics intercom, and a uAvionix skyBeacon for ADS-B Out. It is configured for VFR and includes a B.A.S. Inc tail pull handle, Cleveland wheels and hydraulic brakes, and B.A.S. Inc inertial reel...

Year
1948
Make
Luscombe
Series
8E
Model
8E
Serial #
number5973Total

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Classic / Antique, Recreational
Flight Rules
VFR
Seats
2

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
3,541 hrs
Engine 1 Time
28 hrs (SPOH)
Logbook Status
Digital Logbooks, Please Inquire

Avionics

Comms

King KX155A - Comm

Audio

Sigtronics Intercom

ADSB

UAvionix SkyBeacon - ADSB Out

Transponder

King KT76A - Transponder

Additional Equipment

Exterior Lighting

B.A.S. Inc Tail Pull Handle

Landing Gear

Cleveland Wheels and Hydraulic Brakes

Seat Belts

B.A.S. Inc Inertial Reel - B.A.S. Shoulder Harness

Electrical System

B&C 40A - B&C Amp Alternator

Starter

Skytec - Starter

Interior & Exterior

Interior Notes
Interior immaculate
Exterior Notes
Paint near perfect, immaculate

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Make
Lycoming
Engine Model
O-320-A2A
Engine Power
150 HP
Propeller Model
Sensenich 74DM6

Asking Price

$47,500

Aircraft Location

Washington, DC, USA

Listing Details

For Sale

Price History

Feb 28, 2026: Call for Price - trade-a-plane

Jan 10, 2026: $47,500 - aircraftforsale

Jan 7, 2026: $47,500(-$5,500) - trade-a-plane

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First Seen: Oct 15, 2025

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Asking Price

$47,500