Luscombe 1948 8F

Luscombe 1948 8F Engine make/model: Cont. C90-12F Horsepower: 90 TBO hrs.: 1800 Propeller: Fixed Landing gear type: Fixed Gross weight (lbs.): 1400 Empty weight (lbs.): 870 Useful load (lbs.): 530…

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Engine make/model: Cont. C90-12F
Horsepower: 90
TBO hrs.: 1800
Propeller: Fixed
Landing gear type: Fixed
Gross weight (lbs.): 1400
Empty weight (lbs.): 870
Useful load (lbs.): 530
Fuel (gals.): 25
Wingspan: 35 ft.
Overall length: 20 ft.
Height: 6 ft. 3 in.
Wing area (sq. ft.): 140
Seating capacity: 2
Cabin width (in.): 39
Cabin height (in.): N/A
Baggage capacity (lbs.): N/A
PERFORMANCE
Cruise speed (kts.):
75% power: 83
Max range (w/ reserve) (nm):
75% power: 415
Fuel consumption (gph):
75% power: 4.7
Estimated endurance (65% power with 1-hr. reserve): 5 hrs.
Stall speed (gear, flaps down) (knots): 37
Best rate of climb (fpm): 660
Service ceiling (ft.): 16,000
Takeoff ground roll (ft.): 850
Landing ground roll (ft.): 450

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