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
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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.