2018 Vans RV-8
Experimental / Homebuilt
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
Garmin 10" G3X Touch Garmin 7" G3X Touch Garmin Auto Pilot GFC500 Garmin Approach Target AOA G-Meter Bose Powered Headset Jacks USB Charging Port 12v Charging Plug Bottom Hinged Dash For Easy Access To Instruments
Description
Hitchcock Aviation is offering a stunning Van's RV-8 for sale. This aircraft has only 101 hours on the airframe, 101 hours on the IO-360 engine, and zero hours on the Whirlwind HRT propeller, equipped with a Garmin G3X panel. The Van's RV-8 is a renowned two-seat, tandem low-wing plane celebrated for its "total performance" design, merging high-speed cross-country travel, aerobatics, and short-field capabilities. It has a bubble canopy for excellent visibility and is powered by a 190 HP engine, achieving speeds over 200 mph. This RV-8 is ready to fly, with a recent annual conditional inspection. Priced competitively at $175,000
Engine
Total Time Engine: 101 Hrs. SNEW Engine Model: Superior Vantage IO-360 10:1 Pistons (190hp) Silverhawk Ex Fuel Injection System - EX-5VA1 Prop Total Time: 0 Hrs. SNEW S/N 74RV-159 Prop Model: Whirlwind 74HRT - Constant Speed Saber Manufacturing 2.5" Propeller Extension Modifications/Conversions/Options: E-Mag P Model Ignition Cold Air Induction Reiff Engine Preheat Odyssey Battery Battery Tender Halon Fire Extinguisher
Propeller
Total Time Air Frame: 101 Hrs. Modifications/Conversions/Options: Van Quick Build Wings, Fuselage, Flaps, Ailerons One plug harnesses Wings Steinair Electronics and Wiring Sky Designs Aluminum Gear Legs - New Upgraded Gearboxes with access panels 8.00x6 MLG Tires, Wheels, Axle upgraded Wheel Pants Available Show Planes Tip Over Canopy w/fast back and cowling Oregon Air Seats - Heated Aft Seat Available Aft Stick Ready and Available Crow Enterprizes 5-point Seat Harnesses Adjustable Rudder Pedals LED Landing and Taxi Lights with Wig-Wag option LED Position LED Strobes ELT Dash Mounted Remote Electric Flaps Electric Elevator and Aileron Trim Vertical Power Fuses Custom Painted Propeller Blades and Spinner Decal Wraps
Interior
9/10, with like-new Heated Oregon Air Seats. Aft seat and stick available
Exterior
8+/10, Custom paint with polished aluminum. Prop and Spinner are custom-painted to match the aircraft. Decals are wraps and can be removed.
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison 2 active offers
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Monte Clark
trade-a-plane.com
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$180,000
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Stevensville, MT | Apr 15, 2026 | — | Active | |
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Hitchcock Aviation
trade-a-plane.com
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$175,000
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Stevensville, MT | May 19, 2026 | — | Active |
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About This Vans RV-8
This 2018 Vans RV-8 (N889WT) is a 1-seat experimental / homebuilt with 101 hours on the airframe. There are currently 10 RV-8 aircraft listed for sale . This aircraft is listed at the market average at $175,000.
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 101 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has 1,899 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 N889WT.
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
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