1946 Luscombe Silvaire 8E
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
VFRVFR Day/Night Cockpit Garmin G5 PFD Garmin Radio Transponder ADSB-Out Compliant 2 Place Intercom
Description
1946 Luscombe 8E w/ C-85 Garmin Upgrades and Desirable STC's Airframe has 2,920 Hours 433lb Useful Load 25 Gals of Fuel Day/Night VFR Wheel-Pants Continental C-85-12 w/ 1,020 SMOH 330 STOH SkyTec Starter w/ Push-Button Start Recent Mags, Carb and Exhaust Oil Filter Auto Fuel STC Climb Prop w/ 75 SNEW Garmin G5 PFD Garmin Digital COM Radio Transponder ADSB-Out, 2 Place Intercom Full Logs Annual Complete 2/26
Engine
Continental C-85-12 All cylinders replaced @ 690.4 hrs 1,020 SMOH 330 STOH Compressions 74+ Oil Filter Auto Fuel STC Recent Mags, Carb Exhaust SkyTec Starter w/ Push-Button Wood Climb Prop w/ 75 SNEW
Interior
Fabric Wing Metal Fuselage Day/Night Exterior Lighting Clean Interior Glass Original Luscombe Seats Exterior In Good Condition Matching Wheel Pants
Inspection
Annual Complete
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Price Comparison 1 active offer
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
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Listing Source
trade-a-plane.com
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$43,000
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Ridgeland, SC | Mar 20, 2026 | — | Active |
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About This Luscombe Silvaire 8E
This 1946 Luscombe Silvaire 8E (N71965) is a single engine piston with 2,920 hours on the airframe. There are currently 4 Silvaire 8E aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $38,000 to $48,000. This aircraft is listed at the market average at $43,000.
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N71965.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
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Safety Record
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