2001 Vans RV-8
Experimental / Homebuilt
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
Garmin GNS 430W GPS/NAV/COMM Garmin GTX 320 Transponder Garmin GDL 82 ADS-B Out Trio Avionics EZ Pilot Autopilot Glideslope Bendix King 3LMB Intercom System Electronics International FL-2 Fuel Gauges Electronics International Super Clock Vision Microsystems 1000 Engine Monitor
Description
2001 VANS RV-8. This is a beautiful RV-8 with great ownership and maintenance history. With low engine and prop times this RV is a turn-key, ready to fly airplane that will provide the next owner with years of low cost operation. Greg Smith
Engine
Lycoming IO 360-A1B (SN L-18033-51A) 220 SMOH by Poplar Grove Airmotive 30 SIRAN by G N Aircraft (No Prop Strike) Fresh 500 hour magneto inspection PMA Surefly Ignition Hartzell HC-C2YR-1BFP 220 SNEW
Propeller
1185 Total Time Since New No Damage History Smoking Airplanes Smoke System Condition Inspection completed 12-10-2025 Complete logs and records.
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| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
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Greg Smith
trade-a-plane.com
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Contact for Price
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Manila, AR | Jun 04, 2026 | — | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Vans RV-8
This 2001 Vans RV-8 (N823JB) is a 2-seat experimental / homebuilt with 1,185 hours on the airframe. There are currently 11 RV-8 aircraft listed for sale .
The RV-8 cruises at 173 kts (320 km/h) with a range of 686 nm (1,270 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights.
Operating costs: Fuel burn is 9 GPH (34 L/h), which at current Jet-A prices (~$5.50/gal) means approximately $50/hr in fuel alone. Total variable cost including maintenance reserves is approximately $100/hr. Annual fixed costs (hangar, insurance, crew, annual inspection) average $10,000. With 1,185 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has 815 hours remaining to engine TBO .
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.
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Vans RV-8 — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N823JB.
Location & Ownership
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.
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