Vans RV-9 Aircraft
4 used Vans RV-9 aircraft for sale · 1-seat · $141K – $198K · updated 5 hours ago
About the Vans RV-9
Cross-country-optimised two-seat RV — longer wing for efficiency and docile handling, NOT aerobatic, lower-power-friendly (O-320). The economical RV tourer.
Vans RV-9 Specifications
Model specThe Vans RV-9 is a 1-seat experimental with a cruise speed of 160 kt (296 km/h).
4 Vans RV-9 For Sale
There are currently 4 used Vans RV-9 for sale, ranging from $141,404 to $198,500, with a median asking price of $162,500.
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Vans RV-9 Price & Cost
How much does a Vans RV-9 cost? Used RV-9 prices: $141K – $198K, average $166K (median $162K), across 4 priced of 4 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-9
Every Vans RV-9 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 $20,000 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.