2004 Vans RV-9A
Experimental / Homebuilt
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedDescription
Built in 2004 at the EAA in Watsonville, CA and has been hangared ever since in CA or AZ. Current home is at KPRC. TTA E 525 hours but will change as the airplane is being flown. O320 rated at 160 HP with fixed pitch prop. Good paint. Light weight with empty weight of 1,060 lbs and gross of 1,750 lbs. VFR with panel mounted iFly 740 coupled to Trio Avionics auto pilot with altitude hold. Advanced Avionics (Dynon) engine monitor. ADSB in and out. Garmin Com and TXP. Flies two people, bags, and full tanks at about 8 gph and 145 kts TAS. NDH
Engine
SureFly electronic ignition and magneto. Both approximately with 50 hours.
Propeller
Clean and light weight. NDH. Always hangared.
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison 1 active offer
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Michael Klein
trade-a-plane.com
|
$115,000
|
Prescott, AZ | Jun 17, 2026 | 17 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Vans RV-9A
This 2004 Vans RV-9A (N451CB) is a 2-seat experimental / homebuilt with 525 hours on the airframe. There are currently 13 RV-9A aircraft listed for sale . This aircraft is listed at the market average at $115,000.
The RV-9A cruises at 160 kts (296 km/h) with a range of 650 nm (1,204 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 22,000 ft allows operation above most weather.
Operating costs: Fuel burn is 6 GPH (23 L/h), which at current 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $37/hr in fuel alone. Total variable cost including maintenance reserves is approximately $85/hr. Annual fixed costs (hangar, insurance, crew, annual inspection) average $10,000. With 525 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has 1,475 hours remaining to engine TBO .
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.
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Vans RV-9A — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N451CB.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
No FAA title records
Available for US-registered aircraft only
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Safety Record
NTSB safety data coming soon.
We'll check N451CB against the NTSB accident database.
