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Color: White / Blue Year: 2005 Condition: Used Engine: Superior - IO-360 Description: 2005 Vans RV-8 N 742DA
This magnificent RV-8 is ready for an afternoon of FAST FUN! N 742DA - Price: $134.9K
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Airframe: 390 TTSN – “Dash One” High Gross Weight Wing Engine: 390 TTSN (Superior Acro Sport XP-360 – Rated @ 180 HP) Propeller: 390 TTSN – (Whirl Wind 200RV) Empty Weight: 1155 Lbs. Gross Weight: 1800 Lbs.
The RV-8/8A provides the fighter-like feel of center-line seating, with a wide fuselage and cockpit that accommodates large people in comfort. Two baggage compartments, one forward and one aft, keep even large amounts of luggage well within the weight and balance envelope. Pilots up to 6’7″ fit in the front. A Tall Pilot option is available (It was used by one successful builder who describes himself as 6’ 10″, although we think he might be taller).
Passengers almost as big find the rear seat fits them, too. Factory pilots have flown demo rides with passengers up to 6’9″ and 260 lbs. in the back seat. The RV-8’s almost-perfect control balance and harmony and the excellent visibility make aerobatics a delight.
At the aerobatic gross weight of 1600 lbs., the RV-8/8A complies with the +6/-3G standards of the FAA’s Aerobatic Category and can still carry two people, making it possible for a new pilot to get aerobatic instruction before he or she starts rolling and looping.
Avionics: Standard ASI Altimeter VSI Vacuum Powered EDO Attitude Indicator Electronics International Grand Rapids EIS 4000 w/EFIS Series 1 Display Garmin GNC 250 GPS / Com Garmin GTX327 PS Engineering PM 3000 Intercom
Exterior: 9.5 / 10 Colors: Blue / White Interior: 8 / 10 Colors: Blue Material: Vinyl Equipment: Silver Hawk EX Fuel Injection System One Lightspeed Plasma III Ignition System Whirl Wind 200RV Propeller – S/N 400 Jihstroj Propeller Governor Adjustable Rudder Pedals Passenger Rudder Pedals Available (Not Installed) Tall Man Option Bell Tailwheel Fork Electric Trim Rear seat Throttle
Model: RV-8 Engine: 150 - 210 HP Top Speed: 220 mph Ceiling: 21,000+ ft Stall Speed: 58 mph Fuel Capacity: 42 US gal Seats: 2 Baggage: 125 Lbs.
Maintenance: Last Condition Inspection – 5.24.23
Built by an FAA certified A&P mechanic from a Standard Kit. Shows like new!
History: Damage History: NO
General Condition: This aircraft is in EXCELLENT condition – Always hangered
Owner Notes: Absolutely beautiful RV! Located in Wyoming (Specifications, performance, equipment, STC’d equipment, included STC’d equipment, component times, damage history and condition subject to verification upon inspection) Brokered by Maule Air Texas, Inc. –
Efis, Garmin
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The same aircraft asks $40,000 (47.1%) more on some sites than others.
$85,000 is the lowest of the 5 Van's RV-8 asks in US dollars; their median is $149,000, and the middle half ask $135,000–$149,999. Asking prices, not sales, across years built: by year built they compare more closely.
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