2021 VANS RV-8
Starts from the median asking price of 26 comparable Vans Single-Engine Piston listings ($155,635), then adjusts for:
- Year +4 vs comparable listings +6.8%
- Engine time -230 hr vs comps +1.8%
- No Autopilot (73% of comps have one) -1.3%
Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.
Overview
| Make / Model | Vans RV-8 |
|---|---|
| Type | Single-Engine Piston |
| Airframe time | — |
| Engine time | 100 SNEW |
| Avionics / Transponder | Garmin GTX 45R |
| Avionics / Autopilot | Garmin GMC 507 |
| Avionics / Audio panel | GMA 245R |
| ADS-B | Yes |
Description
Robin Coss Built
Avionics
Triple Garmin G3X Touch 7" EFIS Garmin G5 Electronic Flight Instrument Garmin G3X Auto Pilot with Garmin GMC 507 Controller Garmin GTX 45R ADS-B In & Out Transponder Garmin GMA 245R Remote Audio Panel
Recommended avionics upgrades
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 ›Suggestions are based on the panel described in this listing; verify STC approval for this make/model before any installation.
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Airworthiness Directives (ADs)
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How this aircraft compares
Where this Vans RV-8 lands versus other Vans RV-8 listings on fyiAero.
Price
median $174k of 5 comparable asking prices
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 | 2021 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | VANS |
| Model | RV-8 |
| Condition | Used |
Engine
| Engine 1 Make/Model | LYCOMING IO-360 |
|---|---|
| Engine 1 Time | 100 SNEW |
Props
| Prop Manufacturer | HARTZELL |
|---|---|
| Prop Model | HC-C2YR-1 |
Avionics
| ADS-B Equipped | Yes |
|---|---|
| Auto Pilot | Yes |
| Avionics/Radios | Triple Garmin G3X Touch 7" EFIS Garmin G5 Electronic Flight Instrument Garmin G3X Auto Pilot with Garmin GMC 507 Controller Garmin GTX 45R ADS-B In & Out Transponder Garmin GMA 245R Remote Audio Panel |
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