2013 Vans RV-8

After more than a decade with the RV8-grin it is time to go STOL-flying. Serial number 80033. Project traded two times prior to completion in 2013. Pictures online, search OY-RVK National Permit to fly 11/12-2027. Next annual inspection March 2026. Imported year 2016 from Germany (D-ERVC. 49 TT) to DK (OY-RVK. 456 TT (counting, still in service)). Aircraft in heated hangar all year round. Numerous modifications to engine and airframe made after import to DK. Beringer wheels/brakes and parking brake, mounted December 2021. Light tailwheel (JDair.com). mounted March 2025. Airplane time state: Engine: Lycoming IO-360-C1C 200 hp modified engine, casing marked year 1973 inside, overhauled/repaired 2017/ inner casing wall modified/prepared for inverted flight by top outer corner holes for oil-pick-up via breather fitting. Cold air induction oil sump mounted instead of initial AEIO oil sump by builder. Oil/air separator from breather hose with drainage to oil sump (antisplataero.com), hence no inverted flight oil pick up utilized. Throttle and mixture control cables renewed and protected against radiation heat with double layer of fire sleeves. Master and Starter solenoid relocated horizontal to avoid unintended starter engagement during rough landing. Dual electronic ignition (flyefii.com) with manual plug-in display for adjustments. Mach 2025 Right ignition coil, all sparkplugs, wires and caps renewed. Odyssey PC680 for both main and backup battery. Vetterman 1-3,2-4 exhaust with muffler for reduction of cabin noise (small efficiency trade-off for comfort). Sky-tec starter Propeller/governor: Propeller 456 TT hours (counting, including time prior to prob strike 115 TT), 3 blade prop with counter weights, MTV-12-B-C, model C18359B (pressure to fine). Cosmetic wear and tear. MT Governor type P-880-4 TT same as propeller.