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Van's RV-12

VAN'S RV-12
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Van's · RV-12
Model overview

Fleet & certification

Built
1,191
Active
1,190
Market

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Marketplace

6 for sale right now

Safety & ops history

Where to look next

Detailed safety & ops history coming soon — view this model's FAA Airworthiness Directives at FAA.gov.

Van's RV-12 market & fleet intelligence

Registry, flight-tracking and market data on the Van's RV-12 fleet — updated daily.

Fleet age

9 yearsmedian age

Of the 932 registered Van's RV-12 with a known build year (78% of the 1,191 we track), the median age is 9 years.

Registration activity

82changed registration in 12 months

82 of the 1,191 registered Van's RV-12 we track changed registration in the last 12 months (7% of the fleet), across 82 registration events. Registration changes include ownership transfers, re-registrations and address updates — not all are sales.

Fleet activity — last 90 days
Aircraft seen flying
58
Tracked flights
220
Tracked flight hours
335
Share of fleet flying
5%

58 Van's RV-12 were tracked flying in the last 90 days (5% of the registered fleet), across 220 flights. Sprinkle flight tracking began May 2026; coverage is ADS-B-derived and not exhaustive.

For sale now

6Van's RV-12 listed for sale

$30Kmedian $105K$389K

Asking prices from $30K to $389K, typically $88K–$130K — based on 43 USD asking prices on Sprinkle, not an appraisal.

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Van's RV-12 manuals & documents

22 documents for the Van's RV-12 — Pilot's Operating Handbook · Checklist · Maintenance Manual · Systems Description · Parts Catalog · Service Bulletins · Wiring Diagrams · Flight Manual Supplement · Model Guide. PDFs served from cdn.sprinkle.com.

Overview
VAD-10045 POH SUPPLEMENT · 2026

The Van's Aircraft RV-12iS Pilot Operating Handbook Supplement provides detailed information for pilots operating the RV-12iS aircraft. It supplements the main Pilot Operating Handbook (POH) with expanded insights into the aircraft's features, operation, and maintenance.

  • The RV-12iS is designed for sport flying under LSA regulations.
  • It features a low wing, all-metal construction, and a fixed tricycle landing gear.
  • The aircraft is powered by a Rotax 912 iS Sport engine with 100 HP.
  • The design emphasizes ease of construction, maintenance, and low cost of ownership.
  • Wings are removable for easier storage and reduced hangar costs.
  • The aircraft includes flaperons for enhanced control and performance.
  • Side-by-side seating provides equal visibility for both occupants.
  • The manual is intended to be read alongside the main POH.

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Reference only, not for flight. Use the current approved manual for your aircraft. See terms, section 5.

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