2001 Vans RV-6 for sale

2001 Vans RV-6

Experimental / Homebuilt

FOR SALE
$125,000
Location Tampa, FL
Total Time 518 hrs
Engine SMOH 518 hrs
Seats 2
Serial # 60065
Reg # N65CD
Cruise 166 kts (307 km/h)
ICAO Type RV6
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

VFR

Dynon EFIS D100 Dynon EMS D120 Engine Monitor Flight Line FL-760 Comm x2 BendixKing XCruze 100 Autopilot Garmin GTX327 Transponder Garmin GDL82 ADS-B/Out PS Engineering PMA4000 Intercom

Description

AirplanesUSA Aircraft sales proudly presents this 2001 Van's RV-6. Fly cross-country at 180KTAS at just over 9 gph, or slow down and burn even less. Exquisitely clean inside and out, with a distinctive paint job that has been featured on the Van's Aircraft calendar and will turn heads on any ramp. Based in Tampa, Florida.

Engine

Lycoming 0-360-A2A Serial # 0235EXP SMOH: 518.5 New Slick 4373 (left) and 4370 (right) magnetos installed November 2023 Propellor: Catto Glass /2x Carbon Composite Three-Blade Cruise Prop Installed August 2018

Propeller

519 TTAF

Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.

Price Comparison 1 active offer

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AirplanesUSA Aircraft Sales - Don Ellis
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$125,000
$135,000
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$135,000

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

About This Vans RV-6

This 2001 Vans RV-6 (N65CD) is a 2-seat experimental / homebuilt with 518 hours on the airframe. There are currently 9 RV-6 aircraft listed for sale . This aircraft is listed at the market average at $125,000.

The RV-6 cruises at 166 kts (307 km/h) with a range of 630 nm (1,167 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights.

Operating costs: Fuel burn is 8 GPH (30 L/h), which at current Jet-A prices (~$5.50/gal) means approximately $44/hr in fuel alone. Total variable cost including maintenance reserves is approximately $90/hr. Annual fixed costs (hangar, insurance, crew, annual inspection) average $10,000. With 518 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has 1,482 hours remaining to engine TBO .

NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 518 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (2,000 hrs)
Budget $120 for pre-purchase inspection

Vans RV-6 — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
2
Cruise Speed
166 kts (307 km/h)
Range
630 nm (1,167 km)
Max Weight
1,600 lbs (726 kg)
Fuel Burn
8 GPH (30 L/h)
TBO
2,000 hrs

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

VANS RV-6

Fuel Burn
8.0 GPH
~$52/hr
Variable Cost
$90/hr
fuel + mx + reserves
Annual Fixed
$10,000/yr
hangar + insurance + annual
Engine Overhaul
$22,000
every 2,000 hrs

AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the VANS RV-6. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.

Ownership & Registration

FAA registration data pending for N65CD.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Tampa, FL

Seller reported 1052 more aircraft in FL →

Title Status

No FAA title records

Available for US-registered aircraft only

Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, FAA Civil Aviation Registry (DocIndex). Title data may be delayed. Always verify with an aviation attorney before purchase.

Safety Record

NTSB safety data coming soon.

We'll check N65CD against the NTSB accident database.

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