2001 VANS RV-8 NO LONGER LISTED
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$125,500
- Year
- 2001
- Make
- Vans
- Model
- RV-8
- Total Time
- 116 hr
- Location
- Placerville, CA
- Seller
- Mark Pilkington
- Source
- controller.com
Performance & Capacity
- Seats
- 2
- Cruise
- 173 kts
- Max Speed
- 182 kts
- Range
- 686 nm
- Burn
- 9.0 gph
- Engines
- 1 · Piston
- MTOW
- 1,800 lbs
- ICAO Type
- RV8
Manufacturer-published specs for the Vans RV-8 model. Actual aircraft may vary by configuration / modifications.
Operating Cost (est.)
- Hourly Variable
- $100
- Annual Fixed
- $10,000
- Engine Overhaul
- $25,000
- TBO
- 2,000 hrs
AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the Vans RV-8. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration.
Market price band
Vans RV-8 typical:
$119,000 – $277,752
median $169,481
across 12 active listings
This listing at $125,500 is 26% below median.
Description
Based at
KPVF
Total Time
116
Description
California central valley history. Selling due to medical reasons. Low time and not flown much but annualled and run regularly. Very well build by a Paul Shepherd in 2001. Ready for a GPS of some sort. Very fast and very powerful but docile ground handling.
Airframe
Airframe Notes
42 gallons fuel capacity
Aerosport fuel injection
Constant speed propeller
Five point shoulder harnesses
Rear seat vent
Electronic ignition
Aileron Trim
No rear brakes
Wingtip strobes
Wheel pants
Forward baggage area
Engine
Engine Notes
Engine Time: 116 SMOH on 200 HP IO-360 B1B
Props
Prop Notes
Prop Time: 116 Hours SPOH on Hartzell constant speed two blade
Exterior
Exterior Notes
Overall white with dark blue metallic and gray accents in attractive scheme. Rated 9 out of 10.
Interior
Interior Notes
Dark blue fabric seats. Overall rated 9 out of 10.
Inspection Status
Inspection Status
April 2026
About the Vans RV-8
Tandem two-seat RV — fighter-style front/back seating, the most aerobatic-friendly RV, ~190 kt on a 180-200 hp Lycoming. Popular for sport aerobatics and the "warbird-feel" tandem layout.
Produced 1979.