2015 VANS RV-8 SOLD
No longer listed as of May 2026. The price below is the last asking price — the final sale price is not disclosed.
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Last asking price
$228,873
- Year
- 2015
- Make
- Vans
- Model
- RV-8
- Total Time
- 257 hr
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Seller
- Andrew Freeman
- Source
- avpay.aero
Listing closed
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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 $228,873 is 35% above median.
Description
Airframe
257 hours since new (& counting).
Engine
YIO-360-M1B Thunderbolt Fuel injected engine with Dual P-mags
Propeller
MT 3 blade constant speed prop mtv-12-B/183-59B (257 hours since new)
Avionics
2 x Garmin G3X
1 x Garmin GTN750
1x GTX330 transponder (driven by 750)
Icom a220 second Radio
Kanardia Horris 57 backup AHRS, ASI, Altimeter; Track, slip ball
57 mm Traffic monitor mated to Power Flarm Fusion traffic awareness with 3 fitted antennas
Stick mounted PTT, electric trim & speed limited flap actuator
Vertical Power (VPX)
TruTrak autopilot
Garmin heated pitot
OAT Probe
Lemo powered headset sockets
Equipment
James Cowlings
Skybolt cowling fixings
Carbon fibre plenum
GAMI injectors
Polished Aluminium Grove main Gear legs
Grove wheels & brakes
JD Air Complete tailwheel assembly with tail link
Mountain High Oxygen system
Full Night IFR prep with LED interior lighting
Andair fuel valve, boost pump & wing root filters
SteinAir anodised eyeball vents front & rear
Crow 5 point harnesses
Interior
Lemke full leather interior including heated seats.
Notes
2 x canopy covers: all weather, heavy duty cover & Light weight hangar canopy cover
1 x full aircraft Tyvek flok lined covers
Full build log available by request on email
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.