2015 Van's RV-8
Experimental / Homebuilt
Aircraft Details
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Description
Features Beautiful Paint Interior Extensive builder logs Fresh condition inspection 420 SNEW Franklin with fuel injection Airframe 2015 Jeffery R. Johnson RV-8 Tailwheel Registration Number: N195BM Serial Number: 82157 Aircraft Total Time: 420 Gross Weight: 2000 LB. Empty Weight: 1163 LB. Useful Load: 837 LB. Fuel Capacity: 42 gallons AUX Tank: 10 gallons Range: 817 nm (max) Normal Cruise: 182 knots Engine Franklin EXPCIO-350E (certified 220 block matches McCauley Prop) S/N: 1 Engine Total Time: 420 (220 HP Derated to 196 HP) Airflow Performance fuel Injection system Electro Air electronic ignition Compressions 1. 77/80 2. 78/80 3. 78/80 4. 78/80 5. 77/80 6. 76/80 Propeller McCauley 201 2 bladed prop 78 inch S/N: 051109 Blade S/N: ZH26238 ZH26239 Prop Total Time: 420 Avionics 2x Grand Rapids Sport SX EFIS Garmin GNS 430 WAAS Garmin SL40 COMM Garmin GMA 240 audio panel Garmin 327 transponder Gemini Garmin Transponder ADS-B In/Out GRT Engine Monitor Tru Trak Vision autopilot GRT engine information system GRT fuel senders float type IFR Equipped and capable Additional Features Flame Engineering Engine Pre heater New Odyssey battery Engine parts are readily available Builder is available for consultation regarding power plant airframe systems Grove gear blended airfoil Grove brakes wheels magnesium Todd’s tinted canopy Wheel pants to be painted prior to auction LED lighting 10 gallon aux 42 gallon main tanks Adjustable rudder pedals Trim push to talk on stick Includes rear rudder pedal kit Aircraft flies straight with no trim tabs Exterior Overall silver with black lettering, cowling features red yellow checkers. Interior Overall gray with gray cloth seating. Online auction starts December 04, 2024. View full logbooks additional data online ( for Specification Sheet
Engine
Franklin EXPCIO-350E (certified 220 block matches McCauley Prop) S/N: 1 Engine Total Time: 420 (220 HP Derated to 196 HP) Airflow Performance fuel Injection system Electro Air electronic ignition Compressions 1. 77/80 2. 78/80 3. 78/80 4. 78/80 5. 77/80 6. 76/80 Propeller McCauley 201 2 bladed prop 78 inch S/N: 051109 Blade S/N: ZH26238 ZH26239 Prop Total Time: 420 Avionics 2x Grand Rapids Sport SX EFIS Garmin GNS 430 WAAS Garmin SL40 COMM Garmin GMA 240 audio panel Garmin 327 transponder Gemini Garmin Transponder ADS-B In/Out GRT Engine Monitor Tru Trak Vision autopilot GRT engine information system GRT fuel senders float type IFR Equipped and capable Additional Features Flame Engineering Engine Pre heater New Odyssey battery Engine parts are readily available Builder is available for consultation regarding power plant & airframe systems Grove gear blended airfoil Grove brakes & wheels magnesium Todd’s tinted canopy Wheel pants to be painted prior to auction LED lighting 10 gallon aux 42 gallon main tanks Adjustable rudder pedals Trim & push to talk on stick Includes rear rudder pedal kit Aircraft flies straight with no trim tabs Exterior Overall silver with black lettering, cowling features red & yellow checkers. Interior Overall gray with gray cloth seating. Online auction starts December 04, 2024. View full logbooks & additional data online ( for Specification Sheet
Interior
Overall gray with gray cloth seating. Online auction starts December 04, 2024. View full logbooks & additional data online ( for Specification Sheet
Exterior
Overall silver with black lettering, cowling features red & yellow checkers. Interior Overall gray with gray cloth seating. Online auction starts December 04, 2024. View full logbooks & additional data online ( for Specification Sheet
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| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
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Matt Hutton
avpay.aero
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Contact for price
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GA | Apr 05, 2026 | 103 days | Active |
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About This Vans RV-8
This 2015 Vans RV-8 (N195BM) is a 2-seat experimental / homebuilt with 420 hours on the airframe. There are currently 14 RV-8 aircraft listed for sale .
The RV-8 cruises at 173 kts (320 km/h) with a range of 686 nm (1,270 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 22,000 ft allows operation above most weather.
Operating costs: Fuel burn is 9 GPH (34 L/h), which at current 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $56/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 420 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has 1,580 hours remaining to engine TBO .
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.
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Van's RV-8 — Model Specs
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N195BM.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
No FAA title records
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Safety Record
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