10 December 2024
The entire Luscombe Aircraft factory with all its jigs, tools, new parts, completed airframe elements, type certificates and STCs is for sale.
The sale, by online auction, is the liquidation of Luscombe Aircraft Corporation which attempted to revive production of the all-metal, pioneering Luscombe 8 two-seater.
The complete factory is being sold as one package by auctioneers Starman Brothers Auctions. It is located at Jamestown Airport in New York state. The factory is open for daytime in-person inspections from 9 December to 13 December 2024.
The auction includes:
SHOP EQUIPMENT: Toyota Forklift, Sheet Metal Shears & Brakes, C.P. Compression Riveter, Air compressor, Homemade Press Brake, English Wheel, Miller & Lincoln Welders, Slip Roller, Punch Press, Hardness Tester, Bandsaw, Blast Cabinet, Belt & Disc Sander, Tool Boxes, Bead Rollers, Drill Press, Etc. (See Complete List).
HAND TOOLS: Good Selection Of Sheet Metal Working Tools, Electronics Scales, Cable Swagging Kits, Prop Protractor, Cable Tensiometer, Diff. Press Tester, Drill Bits, Sanders & Polishers, Hand Held Rivet Squeezers, Rivet Pullers, Torque Wrenches, Etc. (See Complete List).
Large Selection Of Eurocopter & Other Specialty Hardware.
AIRCRAFT JIGS & FIXTURES: Entire Grouping On Jigs To Build Luscombe 8A Aircraft From Fuselage Jigs, Wing Jigs To Control Surface Jigs.
DIES & JIGS: Large Selection Of Dies & Jig Parts, Several Patterns. (See List).
NEW LUSCOMBE 8A INV: Large Selection Of New Inventory For Luscombe 8A Thru 8F Aircraft.
AVIONICS & SERIALIZED PARTS: Instruments Avionics, Voltage Regulators, EGT’s, Etc.
AIRFRAMES, WINGS & PONTOONS: Luscombe 8A Cabin Section, Partial 8A Fuselage, (4) Luscombe Wings A/R, Set Of Pontoons & Skis.
TYPE CERTIFICATE: Type Certificate #A-694, Various STC’s, Large Selection Of Drawings, Blue Prints, Etc.
MISC HARDWARE & RAW STOCK: Nuts, Bolts, Washers, Rivets, Sheet Metal, Etc.
Full details of the auction and how to bid can be found here.
