2011 Vans RV-8
Experimental / Homebuilt
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
BTHrefreshed/rebuilt by Garmin factory May 2025 GMA 340 NAV/COMM Audio Panel GTX-330 transponder GTX-220 Comm Grand Rapids Horizon HS x 2 MFD's / EFIS PS Engineering PM 3000 stereo intercom Grand Rapids EIS4000 engine info system Grand Rapids Dual AHRS Magnetometers ARINC 429 Module Bob Archer Wingtip VOR antenna RA Miller Comm antenna
Description
For Sale 2011 Vans RV-8, #N8RP $165,000 Power Plant: 833 TTSN- TAS @ 7,000 ft - 175kts Aero Sport Power Engine - O375 (195hp) 833 TTSN Hartzell Scimitar CS prop 833 TTSN Plane innovations SS firewall wire penetration kits Electric Fuel Pump Andair LTD fuel valve Odessey battery Engine Oil Heater Airframe: Quick build wings fuselage from Van's Wing Root Vortex Generators 2 axis Autopilot Ray Allen electric aileron trim and elevator trim with position sensor on EFIS Aileron stops installed LED Nav/Strobe light combo 55-watt landing light in wing leading edge Heated pitot Avionics VFR only, IFR capable if certified GNS-430W - refreshed/rebuilt by Garmin factory May 2025 GMA 340 NAV/COMM Audio Panel GTX-330 transponder GTX-220 Comm Grand Rapids Horizon HS x 2 MFD's / EFIS PS Engineering PM 3000 stereo intercom Grand Rapids EIS4000 engine info system Grand Rapids Dual AHRS Magnetometers ARINC 429 Module Bob Archer Wingtip VOR antenna RA Miller Comm antenna Landing Gear Grove aluminum airfoil landing gear Bonaco braided brake lines Cockpit Sliding Canopy with Zeller canopy latch (holds ½ open position for tax Chromed canopy rails Professionally painted PPG interior paint Oregon Aero seat cushions 5-point Crow Racing harness system front and rear seats Rear seat throttle, rudder connectors, and flaps switch Infinity stick grips Front and Rear Front seat stick grip controls - Comm/Flaps/Smoke/Autopilot Cockpit LED lighting and 3 USB power plugs 2 Machined Alum cockpit air vents Windshield defrost fans Canopy breaker escape tool Extras: 5 Gallon Smoke System - Front Storage, removeable Wired Wingtip Pyro/Smoke Brackets Sentry ADS-B Mini Apple iPad with RAM mount Multiple RAM Mounts I can deliver aircraft anywhere in North America if needed.
Engine
Power Plant 831 TTSN- TAS @ 7,000 ft - 175kts Aero Sport Power Engine - O375 (195hp) 831 TTSN Hartzell Scimitar CS prop 831 TTSN Plane innovations SS firewall wire penetration kits Electric Fuel Pump Andair LTD fuel valve Odessey battery Engine Oil Heater
Interior
Cockpit Sliding Canopy with Zeller canopy latch (holds ½ open position for tax Chromed canopy rails Professionally painted PPG interior paint Oregon Aero seat cushions 5-point Crow Racing harness system front and rear seats Rear seat throttle, rudder connectors, and flaps switch Infinity stick grips Front and Rear
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Paul Amey
trade-a-plane.com
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$165,000
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Lees Summit, MO | Apr 25, 2026 | — | Active |
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About This Vans RV-8
This 2011 Vans RV-8 (N8RP) is a 1-seat experimental / homebuilt with 833 hours on the airframe. There are currently 10 RV-8 aircraft listed for sale . This aircraft is listed at the market average at $165,000.
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 833 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has 1,167 hours remaining to engine TBO .
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.
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Vans RV-8 — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N8RP.
Location & Ownership
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 N8RP against the NTSB accident database.
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