Vans RV-6 Aircraft in Canada
Canadian-registered aircraft (C- prefix) operate under Transport Canada certification standards similar to FAA but with specific differences in maintenance, equipment, and operations. Canadian aircraft frequently transact cross-border to US buyers; import process requires FAA airworthiness re-certification and possible equipment changes.
2 used Vans RV-6 aircraft for sale in Canada · 2-seat · from $85K · updated 14 hours ago
About the Vans RV-6
The RV-6/6A (side-by-side) and RV-4 (tandem) are the classic RVs that built the fleet — earlier designs, large flying populations, excellent value. Predecessors to the RV-7/RV-8.
Vans RV-6 Specifications
Model specThe Vans RV-6 is a 2-seat experimental with a cruise speed of 166 kt (307 km/h), a range of 626–630 nm (1,159–1,167 km).
2 Vans RV-6 For Sale
There are currently 2 used Vans RV-6 for sale, ranging from $85,000 to $85,000, with a median asking price of $85,000.
Vans RV-6 Variants
Compare Vans RV-6
See how the Vans RV-6 stacks up against similar aircraft in specs, price, and operating costs.
Vans RV-6 Price & Cost
How much does a Vans RV-6 cost? Used RV-6 prices: from $85K, average $85K (median $85K), across 2 priced of 2 active listings.
Key price factors: engine time to overhaul, year and airframe hours, avionics, damage history and logbook completeness — see the buying guide below for the full pre-purchase checklist.
Buying a Used Vans RV-6
Every Vans RV-6 faces a mandatory 2,000-hour overhaul, so the single biggest factor in used price is how much time remains before that overhaul is due — a fresh-overhaul airframe can be worth a large share of the $22,000 overhaul cost more than one approaching its limit.
What to check before buying
- Time to overhaul — hours and years remaining to the 2,000-hour limit; this dominates resale value more than total time.
- Logbook completeness — continuous, gap-free maintenance records; missing logs cut value and complicate financing.
- Damage history — any prior accident, hard landing or blade strike; cross-check the registration against accident databases.
- Avionics — a glass panel vs steam gauges materially changes price.
- Pre-buy inspection — always commission an independent inspection by a type-experienced mechanic before money changes hands.
Frequently Asked Questions — Vans RV-6
What should buyers know about the Van's RV-6 experimental aircraft?
RV-6 vs. RV-6A — what is the difference?
Vans RV-6 Inventory by Country
| Canada | 1 |
Vans RV-6 by Price
| Under $100k | 1 |
| Under $200k | 1 |
| Under $300k | 1 |
| Under $500k | 1 |
Vans RV-6 by Decade
| 2000s | 2 |
Vans RV-6 Safety Record
Across all RV-6 variants, 3 NTSB-recorded events are on file from 1995–2022. As with any aircraft, most outcomes depend on pilot training, maintenance and operating conditions rather than the airframe itself.
Most Recent Events
| Date | Location | Severity | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 23, 2022 | Ciudad-Chihuahua state, | Fatal (2) | — |
| Apr 05, 1999 | CEDAR CREEK, NC | Minor | The soft runway surface. |
| Oct 07, 1995 | NORTH PLAINS, OR | Incident | Fuel starvation due to the failure of the left tank fuel quantity sending unit which resulted in a false indication of f… |
NTSB records 1995–2022. Includes all Vans RV-6 variants. Events ≠ aircraft fault.