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2010 VANS RV-12
Starts from the median asking price of 13 comparable Vans RV-12 listings ($89,500), then adjusts for:
- Year -5 vs comparable listings -7.5%
- Engine time +658 hr vs comps -5.3%
- No ADS-B (77% of comps have one) -2.0%
- Market supply: 5 for sale of 431 FAA-registered +4.0%
Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.
Overview
| Make / Model | Vans RV-12 |
|---|---|
| Type | Single-Engine Piston |
| Airframe time | — |
| Engine time | 1,260.7 |
| Inspection | Annual |
Description
Looking for an affordable entry into aircraft ownership and flight time building? N828J is a 2010 Van’s RV-12 Experimental Light-Sport Aircraft (ELSA) offering an opportunity for pilots to build experience, pursue additional ratings, and enjoy recreational flying. Now in its third ownership, this RV-12 comes with useful equipment, recent maintenance items, and additional parts and documentation. Whether you're a student pilot, an aspiring professional aviator, or looking for an accessible way to enjoy flying, N828J is worth a closer look. Building flight time is an important investment in your future. N828J offers an opportunity to gain experience, work toward additional ratings, and explore aircraft ownership with an emphasis on affordability. For young women considering aviation as a career, an affordable aircraft can be a practical starting point for developing skills, building hours, and working toward a future in the cockpit, N828J deserves a look.
Modifications
New AeroLEDs New brake pads New brake fluid New brake fluid reservoir 5 gallons of Rotax engine oil Original builder’s book Extra used tires Wheel pants matched to the aircraft’s original paint
Avionics
Dynon D-180 avionics Dynon AP-74 autopilot RAM mount for iPad
Recommended avionics upgrades
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.
Service Difficulty Reports (SDRs)
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Airworthiness Directives (ADs)
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How this aircraft compares
Where this Vans RV-12 lands versus other Vans RV-12 listings on fyiAero.
Price
14th pct$80k · 14th percentile of 14 listings
Engine time
99th pct1,260 engine hours · 99th percentile of 9 listings
Percentile = share of comparable listings at or below this value. Lower airframe/engine hours are generally fresher; price reflects the asking price only.
General
| Year | 2010 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | VANS |
| Model | RV-12 |
| Registration # | N828J |
| Serial Number | 120317 |
| Condition | Used |
| Total Time | 1,260.7 |
Engine
| Engine 1 Make/Model | ROTAX 912 ULS |
|---|---|
| Engine 1 Time | 1,260.7 |
Avionics
| Avionics/Radios | Dynon D-180 avionics Dynon AP-74 autopilot RAM mount for iPad |
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Additional Equipment
| Additional Equipment | 5 gallons of Rotax engine oil Original builder’s book Extra used tires Wheel pants matched to the aircraft’s original paint |
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Modifications/Conversions
| Modifications/Conversions | New AeroLEDs New brake pads New brake fluid New brake fluid reservoir |
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Interior
| Year Interior | 2010 |
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Exterior
| Year Painted | 2010 |
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Inspection Status
| Inspection Status | Annual inspection due: January Maintenance logs: Available upon request All SBs and ADs completed. |
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Range from base
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Last flight
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