GIPPSAERO GA8 AIRVAN Model Guide
GIPPSAERO GA8 AIRVAN · Model Guide
Overview
The GIPPSAERO GA8 AIRVAN is a single-engine piston aircraft from GippsAero with a strut-braced wing. The GA8 family (GA8 and GA8-TC320) is listed at up to 8 passengers, up to 1900 kg MTOW and up to 650 nm range. The documents focus on operating notes and mandatory service bulletins.
- Family-level figures: up to 8 passengers, 650 nm range, 120 kt cruise, 20000 ft ceiling (GA8 and GA8-TC320).
- One operator reports about 120 kt TAS at about 16 gal/hr cruise, with 87.7 gal useable fuel.
- Mandatory SB-GA8-2017-174 covers wing struts and strut fittings. Check part serial numbers against the logbook.
- Turbocharged GA8-TC 320 aircraft also have SB-GA8-2014-115 on engine isolator mounts.
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Document
Source
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Document details
- Type ·
- Model Guide
- Year ·
- 2026
- File size ·
- 48 KB
- Copy found at ·
- sprinkle.com
Specifications & performance
Extracted from this document.
Specifications
- Useable fuel (gal) ·
- 87.7
Performance
- Cruise speed (kt) ·
- 120
- Climb fuel flow (gph) ·
- 18.6
- Family max range (nm) ·
- 650
- Cruise fuel flow (gph) ·
- 16
- Power75 fuel flow (gph) ·
- 16.7
- Takeoff fuel flow (gph) ·
- 22
- Family max service ceiling (ft) ·
- 20,000
V-speeds
- VA_KTS ·
- 121
- VX_KTS ·
- 71
- VY_KTS ·
- 78
- VGLIDE_MAX_KTS ·
- 78
- VGLIDE_MIN_KTS ·
- 68
- VAPP_FULL_FLAPS_KTS ·
- 71
What is the first thing to check when buying a GIPPSAERO GA8 AIRVAN?
For the GIPPSAERO GA8 AIRVAN, check the logbook against SB-GA8-2017-174 Issue 2. Verify the serial numbers of the wing struts and strut fittings, the inspection history and the replacement times.
How fast and how thirsty is the GIPPSAERO GA8 AIRVAN?
One operator of the GIPPSAERO GA8 AIRVAN reports about 120 kt TAS at 23 MP, 2300 RPM and about 16 gal/hr. Useable fuel is 87.7 gal. The registry lists up to 120 kt cruise for the GA8 family.
Does the turbo GIPPSAERO GA8 AIRVAN have extra requirements?
Yes. On the GA8-TC 320 version of the GIPPSAERO GA8 AIRVAN, SB-GA8-2014-115 requires steel washers at four engine isolator mounts and a mount orientation check. It applies to serials up to GA8-TC 320-14-205.
What is the GIPPSAERO GA8 AIRVAN Model Guide?
The GIPPSAERO GA8 AIRVAN Model Guide is a model guide for the GIPPSAERO GA8 AIRVAN, dated 2026.
What year was the GIPPSAERO GA8 AIRVAN Model Guide published?
The GIPPSAERO GA8 AIRVAN Model Guide — the GIPPSAERO GA8 AIRVAN model guide on file — is dated 2026.
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Most owners only have the POH. Here's the essential set for the GIPPSAERO GA8 AIRVAN.
- Pilot's Operating Handbook / AFM
- Checklist
- Maintenance Manual
- Parts Catalog (IPC)
- Systems & Wiring
- Service Bulletins on file
- Type Certificate (TCDS)
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In this document
Wing strut service bulletin (check first)
SB-GA8-2017-174 Issue 2 (23-May-2018) says certain struts and strut fittings cannot be assured to meet material specification. Certified strength is unaffected, but fatigue life may be reduced. It requires general visual inspections at intervals not exceeding 110 hours and on-wing detailed inspections at 1000 hours. Replacement is due at 9,000 part hours or 5 calendar years for struts, and 6,000 part hours or 3 calendar years for fittings, whichever comes first.
Engine mount bulletin (GA8-TC 320)
SB-GA8-2014-115 applies to GA8-TC 320 aircraft up to serial GA8-TC 320-14-205. It calls for a steel washer at each of four engine isolator mounts and a check of mount orientation. It was due within 300 hours or 12 months of 06.10.2014. Allow about 5 man hours. Confirm the logbook shows it was done. A related bulletin, SB-GA8-2014-114, covers naturally aspirated aircraft.
Operating quirks reported by one operator
The operator notes hot-start fuel vaporization problems and a rear door slider that wears; an AD requires rail inspection every 100 hrs. Pulling the fuel shutoff valve in flight for as little as 30 seconds can damage the engine-driven fuel pump. Park with the mixture at idle-cutoff or fuel drains on the ground. Full 2700 RPM exceeds some noise limits.
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Safety notes
- The airframe is long and large enough to be loaded outside the CG limit even though the CG range is large. Check loading carefully.
- Make sure the seat belt tail is not caught in the door, or the door can come open in flight.
- Full throttle and full RPM is limited to 2 minutes. 25 MP at 2500 RPM is maximum continuous.
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Full document text
GIPPSAERO GA8 AIRVAN Model Guide The GIPPSAERO GA8 AIRVAN is a single-engine piston aircraft from GippsAero with a strut-braced wing. The GA8 family (GA8 and GA8-TC320) is listed at up to 8 passengers, up to 1900 kg MTOW and up to 650 nm range. The documents focus on operating notes and mandatory service bulletins. • Family-level figures: up to 8 passengers, 650 nm range, 120 kt cruise, 20000 ft ceiling (GA8 and GA8-TC320). • One operator reports about 120 kt TAS at about 16 gal/hr cruise, with 87.7 gal useable fuel. • Mandatory SB-GA8-2017-174 covers wing struts and strut fittings. Check part serial numbers against the logbook. • Turbocharged GA8-TC 320 aircraft also have SB-GA8-2014-115 on engine isolator mounts. Wing strut service bulletin (check first) SB-GA8-2017-174 Issue 2 (23-May-2018) says certain struts and strut fittings cannot be assured to meet material specification. Certified strength is unaffected, but fatigue life may be reduced. It requires general visual inspections at intervals not exceeding 110 hours and on-wing detailed inspections at 1000 hours. Replacement is due at 9,000 part hours or 5 calendar years for struts, and 6,000 part hours or 3 calendar years for fittings, whichever comes first. Engine mount bulletin (GA8-TC 320) SB-GA8-2014-115 applies to GA8-TC 320 aircraft up to serial GA8-TC 320-14-205. It calls for a steel washer at each of four engine isolator mounts and a check of mount orientation. It was due within 300 hours or 12 months of 06.10.2014. Allow about 5 man hours. Confirm the logbook shows it was done. A related bulletin, SB-GA8-2014-114, covers naturally aspirated aircraft. Operating quirks reported by one operator The operator notes hot-start fuel vaporization problems and a rear door slider that wears; an AD requires rail inspection every 100 hrs. Pulling the fuel shutoff valve in flight for as little as 30 seconds can damage the engine-driven fuel pump. Park with the mixture at idle-cutoff or fuel drains on the ground. Full 2700 RPM exceeds some noise limits. Safety notes: • The airframe is long and large enough to be loaded outside the CG limit even though the CG range is large. Check loading carefully. • Make sure the seat belt tail is not caught in the door, or the door can come open in flight. • Full throttle and full RPM is limited to 2 minutes. 25 MP at 2500 RPM is maximum continuous.