1977 Scout 8GCBC with 70 Gals Fuel and Alum. Spars–Price Reduced!
Price: $74,000
2850 total time
1450 smoh O-360-C1E 180hp. 1999.
The engine was recently borescoped and was in good condition for its age. It does have light pitting on the lifters, as expected, but the cam is still in good shape so its expected to run to TBO if you take care of it.
72 gals total fuel
New wings and all new fabric In 1999 (Damage history that’s very well repaired)
Great performing 80” Hartzell constant speed prop with 1100 smoh in 2002
(prop requires eddy current inspection on hub every 100 hours but it can be done ON the aircraft and has about 95 hours left until its due. Last inspection was done by AIX in 2022 for $175)
Battery moved forward
Shoulder harnesses (inertia reel for pilot)
Split cabin door with hinged upper section
Hinged left window
Cargo door
Vortex Generators
Steves Gaskolator
Dimond plate floor
Full metal belly
Winter covers
New stabilizers in 2017
New Alternator and regulator in 2017
Cleveland wheels with 8.50×6 tires
Annual is due but could be negotiated/wrapped into buyers’ inspection
Empty weight 1440 lbs
2150 lbs GW
The aircraft was flown 50 hours in 2020 season, and regularly before that, but not much since then, (thus the sale). It was ferried from FBX to Anchorage in 2023 with no discrepancies noted.
We have just done an inspection on it at Seaplanes North and have a discrepancy list which is not too dramatic. We already ordered a brand new muffler so that’s included. Otherwise, at the moment, its as is where is with some discrepancies that need to be dealt with to be in annual. If you want a completed annual and repairs, we can negotiate that price. Once the muffler is in we may comply with the discrepancies and raise the price.
This is A SCOUT NOT a Citabria. It has much taller landing gear, higher gross weight (500 lbs), longer wings (almost 3 feet more span), 180 hp engine, constant speed prop, and 70 gals useable fuel. It’s a dramatically better performer and more versatile, as a result and makes a particularly excellent float plane. The cockpit is very comfortable due to its width and layout (especially compared to Super cubs) and its got toe-brakes. Airglas has a certified belly pod available for the scouts now to add cargo space and versatility. Of course, they cruise dramatically faster than cubs (approximately 105 mph on floats and 110 mph on 8.50×6 tires.) It has a full metal belly and the Engine, Cowling, and exhaust, are much easier to work on than a cub. All this makes the Scout a very competitive desirable option for their weight-class but yet it punches above its weight in some regards.
All specifications subject to verification.
