1946 Luscombe 8A

Classic, lightweight Luscombe 8A with only 1,470 hours total time and 435 SMOH on its original 75 HP Continental engine. Rebuilt in 2011 with excellent compression and no damage history. Simple, reliable, and affordable—perfect for vintage flying, grass strips, or time-building. Hangered and well-maintained with logs from day one.

• Year: 1946

• Model: Luscombe 8A

• Total Time (Airframe): 1,470 hrs

• Engine: Continental A-75

  • SMOH: 435 hrs (original engine w/ steel cylinders)

• Propeller: New metal prop – 203 hrs TT (no strike)

• No Electrical System (hand-prop)

• Compression (last annual): 77, 79, 74, 78

• NDH: No Damage History

• Aircraft Rebuilt: 2011

• Weight: Empty 800 lbs • Gross 1,260 lbs

• Fuel Capacity: 14 gallons

• Avionics:

  • Icom radio with external antenna

  • PTT switch on control stick

• Features:

  • Roll-type shoulder harness

  • New large tailwheel

  • Marvel carburetor

  • SKI Mod Gear

• Logs: Complete since new

• Location: Hangered at 6J0 (Lexington County, SC)

• Contact: Donald Schmotzer • see phone number below • West Columbia, SC