1946 Luscombe 8A

1946 Luscombe 8A

Base/used Price:

$13,000

Engine make/model:

Continental A65

Horsepower for takeoff:

65

Fuel type:

80

Propeller make/type:

Fixed/Pitch

Landing gear type:

Fixed/Conventional

Max ramp weight (lbs.):

1260

Gross weight (lbs.):

1260

Max landing weight (lbs.):

1260

Empty weight (lbs.):

750

Useful load (lbs.):

510

Payload, full fuel (lbs.):

360

Usable fuel (gals.):

25

Oil capacity (qts.):

6

Wingspan:

34 ft. 7 in.

Overall length:

20 ft.

Height:

5 ft. 10 in.

Wing area (sq. ft.):

140

Wing loading (lbs./sq. ft.):

9.0

Power loading (lbs./hp.):

19.4

Seating capacity:

2

Cabin width (in.):

39

Cabin height (in.):

41

Baggage capacity (lbs.):

80

PERFORMANCE

Cruise speed (kts.):

75% power:

78

*65% power:

72

*55% power:

65

Max range (w/ reserve) (nm):

75% power:

390

*65% power:

490

*55% power:

520

Fuel consumption (gph):

75% power:

4.0

*65% power:

3.2

*55% power:

2.8

Estimated endurance (65% power w/1 hr reserve) (hrs):

7.0

Stall speed (flaps up) (knots):

37

Best rate of climb (fpm):

550

Service ceiling (ft.):

14,000

Takeoff ground roll (ft.):

1050

Landing ground roll (ft.):

450

all specs are standard unless noted otherwise

* Estimated

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1946 Luscombe 8A

1946 Luscombe 8A Base/used Price: $13,000 Engine make/model: Continental A65 Horsepower for takeoff: 65 Fuel type: 80 Propeller make/type: Fixed/Pitch Landing gear type: Fixed/Conventional Max ramp weight (lbs.): 1260 Gross…

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