2007 Vans RV-8
FOR SALE

2007 Vans RV-8

Experimental / Homebuilt

$134,900
Total Time 115 hrs
Seats 1
Serial # L-29253-36A
Reg # N114DS
Cruise 2 kts (4 km/h)
ICAO Type RV8

Equipment & Features

Seats
2
Engine SMOH
615 hrs
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

Dual Garmin G-5s iFly GPS BENDIX/KING KY 97A TSO COMM Radio BENDIX/KING KT76A Flightcom 403mc two-place intercom Backup Analog Airspeed indicator Backup Analog Altimeter Backup Analog VSI VANS Aircraft Engine Gauges Year Interior Black Leather seats with Beige cloth centers. Year Exterior Matterhorn White: 904418 Red Met: 711750 Beige Met: 211850 Painted in 2023 by Edge Aviation LLC in Moberly

Description

Overview

Battery Master Switch

Keyed ignition

Oil Pressure warning light

Dual 4-point harnesses

Dual PTT switches

“Smoke System” brand inflight smoke system

LED lighting

New paint 2023

Nose baggage area

SkyTech Light weight, hi-torque starter

SureFly electronic ignition

Echo UAT ADSB in and out

Airframe

No Known Damage History

114.9 Hours TTSN

DAR sign-off 4/26/07

Complete Build Maintenance Logs since New

Engine logs missing prior to install on N114DS

Well-Documented Airframe Maintenance History

Always hangared

Engine

Lycoming O-360-A4M (180 HP)

S/N: L-29253-36A

TTSMOH: 615.9

Prop Strike on engine prior to being installed on this airframe. IRAN performed at 521.4 Hrs. Missing logs prior to IRAN.

Propeller

Sensenich Two blade, fixed pitch

Model #: 72FM859-1-85

Serial #: 37091

TTSNEW: 114.9

Avionics/Radios

Dual Garmin G-5s

iFly GPS

BENDIX/KING KY 97A TSO COMM Radio

BENDIX/KING KT76A

Flightcom 403mc two-place intercom

Backup Analog Airspeed indicator

Backup Analog Altimeter

Backup Analog VSI

VANS Aircraft Engine Gauges

Year Interior

Black Leather seats, with Beige cloth centers.

Year Exterior

Matterhorn White: 904418, Red Met: 711750, Beige Met: 211850

Painted in 2023 by Edge Aviation LLC in Moberly, MO

Engine

Lycoming O-360-A4M (180 HP) S/N: L-29253-36A TTSMOH: 615.9 Prop Strike on engine prior to being installed on this airframe. IRAN performed at 521.4 Hrs. Missing logs prior to IRAN. Propeller Sensenich Two blade, fixed pitch Model #: 72FM859-1-85 Serial #: 37091 TTSNEW: 114.9 Avionics/Radios Dual Garmin G-5s iFly GPS BENDIX/KING KY 97A TSO COMM Radio BENDIX/KING KT76A Flightcom 403mc two-place intercom Backup Analog Airspeed indicator Backup Analog Altimeter Backup Analog VSI VANS Aircraft Engine Gauges Year Interior Black Leather seats, with Beige cloth centers. Year Exterior Matterhorn White: 904418, Red Met: 711750, Beige Met: 211850 Painted in 2023 by Edge Aviation LLC in Moberly, MO

Propeller

Sensenich Two

Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.

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Kendrick Troyer
avpay.aero
$134,900

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

About This Vans RV-8

This 2007 Vans RV-8 (N114DS) is a 1-seat experimental / homebuilt with 115 hours on the airframe. There are currently 12 RV-8 aircraft listed for sale . This aircraft is listed at the market average at $134,900.

The RV-8 cruises at 2 kts (4 km/h) .

Operating costs: Fuel burn is 9 GPH (34 L/h), which at current Jet-A prices (~$5.50/gal) means approximately $50/hr in fuel alone. Total variable cost including maintenance reserves is approximately $100/hr. Annual fixed costs (hangar, insurance, crew, annual inspection) average $10,000. With 115 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has 1,885 hours remaining to engine TBO .

NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 115 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (2,000 hrs)
Budget $135 for pre-purchase inspection

Vans RV-8 — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
1
Cruise Speed
2 kts (4 km/h)
Fuel Burn
9 GPH (34 L/h)
TBO
2,000 hrs

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

VANS RV-8

Fuel Burn
9.0 GPH
~$58/hr
Variable Cost
$100/hr
fuel + mx + reserves
Annual Fixed
$10,000/yr
hangar + insurance + annual
Engine Overhaul
$25,000
every 2,000 hrs

AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the VANS RV-8. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.

Ownership & Registration

FAA registration data pending for N114DS.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Location not available

Title Status

No FAA title records

Available for US-registered aircraft only

Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, FAA Civil Aviation Registry (DocIndex). Title data may be delayed. Always verify with an aviation attorney before purchase.

Safety Record

NTSB safety data coming soon.

We'll check N114DS against the NTSB accident database.

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