# 1946 LUSCOMBE 8A

**Price:** USD 27,000
**Location:** Meridian, ID, United States
**Total Time:** 5304 hours

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## Description

1946 Luscombe 8A, registration N71978, serial number 3405. Total time is 5304 hours, time since major overhaul is 1515 hours, and time since top overhaul is 906 hours. The aircraft is non-electric. Compression readings are 77, 78, 78, and 77. It has a McCauley 7447 propeller. Annual inspection is due 6-2026. Equipment includes a TQ KRT2 radio with built-in intercom, Garmin 560, Stratus ADSB-in, Cleveland brakes, and Scott 3200 tailwheel. The aircraft was restored by Ragtime Aero in 1989 and has always been hangared. Recent maintenance included new aileron, rudder, and elevator cables, along with other improvements. It was awarded Best 8A Columbia in 2018 and Reserve Grand Champion in 1992. Located at KEUL Caldwell, Idaho.

## Specifications

### Engine

- **engine_time**: 1515
- **Engine count**: 1

### Avionics

- **gps**: Garmin 560
- **transponder**: TQ KRT2

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## Seller Information

**Contact:** Dan Driscoll

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