2000 Vans RV-6A
Experimental / Homebuilt
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
VFRDescription
Full Dynon HDX Panel, Auto Pilot, Integrated Dynon Radio, ADSB In/Out, New Seats, New Whelen LED Lights and WiFi. April 2026 Condition Inspection. LYC O-360 A1A (Compressions 74/73/74/76). Engine is running great but due to time I have placed an order for a Factory New LYC O-360 with Vans. The projected delivery for the engine is September 2026. The new engine can be purchased for additional cost. This plane is kept in a hangar and flown regularly.
Engine
Lyc O-360 with 2,085 hours Engine is running great with all temps in range. Little to no oil burn. Because of the engine time, I have ordered a factory new O-360 via the Vans program with Lycoming. Projected delivery is Sep. 2026. The new engine can be purchased at cost with the airplane or not.
Propeller
Vans Aircraft RV-6A, Tricycle Gear, Slider Canopy Completed 11/2000 TTAF 2085 (6/16/2026) Empty wt. 1,102 lbs. Useful load 748 lbs Fuel capacity 38 gal. Blue and Gold custom paint
Interior
Beautiful warbird paint
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
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| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
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Listing Source
trade-a-plane.com
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$98,000
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Southport, NC | Jun 14, 2026 | 20 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Vans RV-6A
This 2000 Vans RV-6A (N986JW) is a 2-seat experimental / homebuilt with 2,085 hours on the airframe. There are currently 15 RV-6A aircraft listed for sale . This aircraft is listed at the market average at $98,000.
The RV-6A cruises at 166 kts (307 km/h) with a range of 626 nm (1,159 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 22,000 ft allows operation above most weather.
Operating costs: Fuel burn is 8.5 GPH (32 L/h), which at current 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $53/hr in fuel alone.
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.
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Vans RV-6A — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N986JW.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
No FAA title records
Available for US-registered aircraft only
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Safety Record
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