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2004 VANS RV-8A
Starts from the median asking price of 53 comparable VANS Single-Engine Piston listings ($139,900), then adjusts for:
- Year -9 vs comparable listings -13.5%
- Market supply: 1 for sale of 1 FAA-registered -5.0%
Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.
Overview
| Make / Model | VANS RV-8A |
|---|---|
| Type | Single-Engine Piston |
| Airframe time | — |
| Engine time | 400 SMOH |
| Avionics / Transponder | Garmin GTX330 |
| Avionics / Other | Garmin GNS-430W |
| ADS-B | Yes |
| Inspection | Annual |
Description
Vortex Generators Wing Root Strakes Access panel amidships for easy avionics bay access.
Modifications
The Van’s nose gear fork Service Bulletin was complied with by precautionary replacement. Batteries are wired with individual trickle charger plug receptacles and a standard GPU plug permits extended ground-power for testing/training/familiarization periods. Installation includes a flashing LED monitoring light to verify connectivity. Wheel pants have access covers, so no need to remove wheel pants to check tire pressure. Wing-tip panels allow storage for light tie-down, cleaning or camping items. Pilot and Passenger Oxygen System
Avionics
GNS-430WAAS, GTX-330ES, GDL-39 (ADS-B compliant per 2020 mandate), KLX-135, KA-134, GRT EIS-4000, GRT EFIS with Synthetic Vision, SDS LCD Programmer, PLX Air/fuel Monitor, backup EFIS Dynon EFIS D-69. Autopilot is a TruTrak DigiFlight II with VZN-385 upgrade with altitude capture & hold, features a “Straight and Level” emergency button in case of vertigo. High Vis Wig-Wag wing lights, Strobes, Beacon, switchable parallel dual battery's, dual EFII Engine Management computers, dual charging systems and dual electric fuel pumps, all of which are inflight monitored and switchable, also has two separate battery status testers. Avionics includes intercom and a 406 MHz ELT. Recent Pitot/Static/Transponder check and fresh condition inspection (Annual).
General
| Year | 2004 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | VANS |
| Model | RV-8A |
| Registration # | N918RV |
| Serial Number | 81865 |
| FlightRules | IFR |
| Condition | Used |
| Based at | KPOC |
| Total Time | 400 |
| Number of Seats | 2 |
Engine
| Engine 1 Make/Model | LYCOMING IO-360 |
|---|---|
| Engine 1 Time | 400 SMOH |
Avionics
| ADS-B Equipped | Yes |
|---|---|
| Avionics/Radios | GNS-430WAAS, GTX-330ES, GDL-39 (ADS-B compliant per 2020 mandate), KLX-135, KA-134, GRT EIS-4000, GRT EFIS with Synthetic Vision, SDS LCD Programmer, PLX Air/fuel Monitor, backup EFIS Dynon EFIS D-69. Autopilot is a TruTrak DigiFlight II with VZN-385 upgrade with altitude capture & hold, features a “Straight and Level” emergency button in case of vertigo. High Vis Wig-Wag wing lights, Strobes, Beacon, switchable parallel dual battery's, dual EFII Engine Management computers, dual charging systems and dual electric fuel pumps, all of which are inflight monitored and switchable, also has two separate battery status testers. Avionics includes intercom and a 406 MHz ELT. Recent Pitot/Static/Transponder check and fresh condition inspection (Annual). |
Additional Equipment
| Additional Equipment | Pilot and Passenger Oxygen System |
|---|
Modifications/Conversions
| Modifications/Conversions | The Van’s nose gear fork Service Bulletin was complied with by precautionary replacement. Batteries are wired with individual trickle charger plug receptacles and a standard GPU plug permits extended ground-power for testing/training/familiarization periods. Installation includes a flashing LED monitoring light to verify connectivity. Wheel pants have access covers, so no need to remove wheel pants to check tire pressure. Wing-tip panels allow storage for light tie-down, cleaning or camping items. |
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Interior
| Year Interior | 2004 |
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Exterior
| Year Painted | 2004 |
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Inspection Status
| Inspection Status | Recent Pitot/Static/Transponder check and fresh condition inspection (Annual). Logs available upon request |
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