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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Luscombe 1948 8F
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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 | |
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PERFORMANCE
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| 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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