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2008 GIPPSAERO GA8 AIRVAN
Starts from the median asking price of 1245 comparable Single-Engine Piston listings ($359,900), then adjusts for:
- Year +1 vs comparable listings +1.5%
- Airframe time +2,517 hr vs comps -5.0%
- Engine time +965 hr vs comps -7.7%
- Modern GPS navigator (23% of comps) +3.6%
- No Autopilot (65% of comps have one) -1.2%
- No ADS-B (61% of comps have one) -1.6%
Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.
Overview
| Make / Model | GIPPSAERO GA8 AIRVAN |
|---|---|
| Type | Single-Engine Piston |
| Airframe time | 4,115 hrs |
| Engine time | 1,925 SOH |
| Prop blades | 3 |
| Avionics / GPS | Garmin GNS 430 |
| Avionics / Transponder | Garmin GTX327 |
| Avionics / Audio panel | GARMIN GMA 340 |
| Avionics / ADF | KR87 |
Description
**PRICE REDUCED** Ready for immediate action, this turbocharged GA8 Airvan is currently in skydive configuration. A drop zone workhorse with rugged reliability, spacious cabin, and low operating costs, the GA8's stable flight characteristics and fast climb rate ensure efficient turnaround times. Available with passenger seats if required. Available with passenger seats and/or overhauled engine as follows: - As is, with full set of passenger seats: AUD $715k + GST (if applicable) - As is, with zero-time, overhauled engine: AUD $795k + GST (if applicable) - Full set of passenger seats and zero-time engine: AUD $880k + GST (if applicable)
Avionics
GNS 430 GTX 327 GMA 340 EDM-800 Fuel flow KR87 ADF
Recommended avionics upgrades
A GNS 430 upgrades naturally to the GTN 650Xi — same footprint, touchscreen GPS/nav/comm with LPV approaches.
See prices & suppliers ›No autopilot is listed — a GFC 500 (or S-TEC 3100 / Trio Pro Pilot where the GFC isn't STC'd) adds a modern digital autopilot with envelope protection, subject to model approval.
See prices & suppliers ›No ADS-B is listed — a GTX 345 delivers required ADS-B Out plus In (traffic & weather) in one transponder.
See prices & suppliers ›Suggestions are based on the panel described in this listing; verify STC approval for this make/model before any installation.
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General
| Year | 2008 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | GIPPSAERO |
| Model | GA8 AIRVAN |
| Serial Number | GA8-TC-320-08-134 |
| Registration # | VH-YBA |
| Condition | Used |
Airframe
| Total Time | 4,115 |
|---|---|
| Complete Logs | Yes |
Engine
| Engine 1 Make/Model | LYCOMING TIO-540-AH1A |
|---|---|
| Engine 1 Time | 1,925 SOH |
| Engine TBO | 2200 |
| Turbocharged | Yes |
Props
| Prop Manufacturer | HARTZELL |
|---|---|
| Prop Time | 2190 SOH |
| Number of Blades | 3 |
Avionics
| Avionics/Radios | GNS 430 GTX 327 GMA 340 EDM-800 Fuel flow KR87 ADF |
|---|
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