2015 Vans RV-8
Experimental / Homebuilt
Equipment & Features
- Seats
- 2
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
2024. View full logbooks & additional data online (https://bids.airspaceauctions.com/Listing/Details/514184)
Click here for Specification SheetDescription
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 (https://bids.airspaceauctions.com/Listing/Details/514184)
Click here 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 (https://bids.airspaceauctions.com/Listing/Details/514184) Click here for Specification Sheet
Interior
Overall gray with gray cloth seating. Online auction starts December 04, 2024. View full logbooks & additional data online (https://bids.airspaceauctions.com/Listing/Details/514184) Click here 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 (https://bids.airspaceauctions.com/Listing/Details/514184) Click here for Specification Sheet
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Matt Hutton
avpay.aero
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Contact for price
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— | Apr 05, 2026 | — | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Vans RV-8
This 2015 Vans RV-8 (N195BM) is a 1-seat experimental / homebuilt with 420 hours on the airframe. There are currently 12 RV-8 aircraft listed for sale .
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 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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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N195BM.
Location & Ownership
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
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