2008 Gippsaero GA8 Airvan for sale

2008 Gippsaero GA8 Airvan

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$435,032
Location Albion Park Rail, New South Wales, Australia
Total Time 4,115 hrs
Engine SMOH 1,925 hrs
Seats 8
Serial # GA8-TC-320-08-134
Reg # VH-YBA Australia
Cruise 120 kts (222 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

IFR
Avionics/Radios

Description

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Ready for immediate action, this turbocharged GA8 Airvan is currently in skydive configuration. A drop zone workhorse with rugged reliability, spacious cabin, and low operating costs, the GA8's stable flight characteristics and fast climb rate ensure efficient turnaround times.

Also available with passenger seats and/or overhauled engine as follows:

As is, with full set of passenger seats: AUD $715k + GST (if applicable)

As is, with zero-time, overhauled engine: AUD $795k + GST (if applicable)

Full set of passenger seats and zero-time engine: AUD $880k + GST (if applicable)

Suitable for skydive, freight or passenger operations.

Options for full set of passenger seats and/or zero-time engine.

Engine

Engine 1 Make/Model

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

Price Comparison Listed on multiple marketplaces

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controller.com
$435,032
$439,237

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

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About This Gippsaero GA8 Airvan

This 2008 Gippsaero GA8 Airvan (VH-YBA) is a 8-seat single engine piston with 4,115 hours on the airframe. There are currently 3 GA8 Airvan aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $435,032 to $700,000. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $435,032.

The GA8 Airvan cruises at 120 kts (222 km/h) with a range of 730 nm (1,352 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 20,000 ft allows operation above most weather.

Operating costs: Fuel burn is 16 GPH (61 L/h), which at current 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $99/hr in fuel alone.

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

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 4,115 hours
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Gippsaero GA8 Airvan — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
8
Cruise Speed
120 kts (222 km/h)
Range
730 nm (1,352 km)
Ceiling
20,000 ft (6,096 m)
Max Weight
3,999 lbs (1,814 kg)
Useful Load
1,600 lbs (726 kg)
Horsepower
300 HP
Fuel Burn
16 GPH (61 L/h)

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

GIPPSAERO GA8 Airvan

Fuel Burn
16.0 GPH
~$104/hr

AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the GIPPSAERO GA8 Airvan. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.

Ownership & Registration

FAA registry covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers).

This aircraft (VH-YBA) is registered outside the US.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Albion Park Rail, New South Wales, Australia

AU

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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

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We'll check VH-YBA against the NTSB accident database.

Price History

6 price events · sources: controller.com, aviationtrader.com.au, controlleremea.co.uk, planesales.com.au

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