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1947 LUSCOMBE 8E
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Overview
| Make / Model | LUSCOMBE 8E |
|---|---|
| Type | Other |
| Airframe time | — |
Description
1947 LUSCOMBE 8E 3150 hrs TAT certified aircraft in annual. Continental C85-12F with 300 TSO overhaul in 2015. McCauley 7145 with 600 TSO. 15 gal wing bladder fuel tanks. Imported into Canada in 2007. Empty weight 967 lbs, max gross weight 1400 lbs. STCs include BAS tail pull handle, Luscombe Foundation inertial reel shoulder harness, SkyTec push button starter, engine oil filter adapter. Intercom, 406 ELT. Altimeter and transponder (mode C) current until August 2027. Extensive maintenance in the past 6 years. AME owned and maintained. Flown regularly, cruises 100mph. Excellent condition cost-effective flyer!
Recommended avionics upgrades
No IFR GPS navigator is listed — a GTN 650Xi is the standard entry point for WAAS/LPV capability.
See prices & suppliers ›No autopilot is listed — a GFC 500 (or S-TEC 3100 / Trio Pro Pilot where the GFC isn't STC'd) adds a modern digital autopilot with envelope protection, subject to model approval.
See prices & suppliers ›No ADS-B is listed — a GTX 345 delivers required ADS-B Out plus In (traffic & weather) in one transponder.
See prices & suppliers ›Suggestions are based on the panel described in this listing; verify STC approval for this make/model before any installation.
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