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LUSCOMBE 8A Home Page
Engine Conversion to O-200 STC from DLAHF
Being operated at an airport at 6750 feet elevation the 65 hp engine would not give the power needed, an upgrade to the 85 or 90 hp engine would cost about the same as the O-200.... Also our plans called for a full electrical system, lighting, radios and full flight instruments... Mountain passes in the local area requires climbs to over 14,000 feet so a mode C Transponder was needed... All worked well and performance allows climb rates at gross weight to be over 300 fpm at 10,000 ft., enough to get over the passes with reasonable climb times....
SEAT BELTS Kit from DLAHF
Hydraulic Brakes Original Goodrich rims were un-airworthy therefore an upgrade was needed.. Kit from DLAHF
Tail Lift Needed to save the tail feathers Kit from DLAHF
Landing Light Mainly to allow others to see me better while in the airport area... Kit from DLAHF
Strobe Lights Now required for night flight, but used all the time for safety
Radios Garman Transponder / Garman GPS & Comm / Interphone / Crash Locator
Instruments Never know when the unplanned VFR on Top may happen, best to be prepared... from Cessna 150 and New/Rebuilt units
Seats Why not be comfortable, and warm during the 5 degree flights during the winter.. from Cessna 150
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