2021 Van's RV-8 for sale

2021 Van's RV-8

Experimental / Homebuilt

CLEAN HISTORY FOR SALE
$275,207below typical asking range
Location Lithuania
Total Time 120 hrs
Seats 2
Reg # LY-LOT
Damage History Clean per seller
Cruise 173 kts (320 km/h)
ICAO Type RV8
✓ Clean NTSB

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

Garmin GDU460 10,6 inch (G3X) Garmin G5 Garmin AutoPilot GMC 507 (GSA 28 Servos) TRIG TT22 MODE S transponder TRIG TN72 GPS receiver TRIG TY91 VHF radio 8.33/25 KHZ ELT Kannad Integra 406 VERTICAL POWER VP-X EarthX battery LiFePO4 Model: ETX680C Alternate avionics backup battery Heated Pitot tube

Description

Professionally build with all new parts. Never damaged, always hangared. Day/night IFR certified Three blade MTV-9-B-C/C183-50a Valid ARC 2026/12 Delivery to Europe region option available

Interior

Leather seats Hooker harness seatbelts Two USB charging sockets (front and back) Cabin heat

Exterior

Aluminium parts polished Only canopy/tail painted - perfect option for your own final painting scheme Aveo wingtips with full LED "Show planes" fastback canopy and engine cowling Beringer main wheels with parking brake All weather canopy/cowling/blades covers

Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.

Price Comparison

Source Price Action
Adomas Grabskis
planecheck.com
$275,207 *
€ 240,000

* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

About This Vans RV-8

This 2021 Vans RV-8 (LY-LOT) is a 2-seat experimental / homebuilt with 120 hours on the airframe. There are currently 14 RV-8 aircraft listed for sale . This aircraft is listed at the market average at $275,207.

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 120 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has 1,880 hours remaining to engine TBO .

NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 120 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (2,000 hrs)
Budget $135 for pre-purchase inspection

Van's RV-8 — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
2
Cruise Speed
173 kts (320 km/h)
Max Speed
182 kts (337 km/h)
Range
686 nm (1,270 km)
Ceiling
22,000 ft (6,706 m)
Max Weight
1,800 lbs (816 kg)
Useful Load
640 lbs (290 kg)
Horsepower
180 HP
Fuel Burn
9 GPH (34 L/h)
TBO
2,000 hrs

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

VANS RV-8

Fuel Burn
9.0 GPH
~$58/hr
Variable Cost
$100/hr
fuel + mx + reserves
Annual Fixed
$10,000/yr
hangar + insurance + annual
Engine Overhaul
$25,000
every 2,000 hrs

AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the VANS RV-8. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.

Ownership & Registration

FAA registry covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers).

This aircraft (LY-LOT) is registered outside the US.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Lithuania

LT

Seller reported

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 LY-LOT against the NTSB accident database.

Price vs Typical Asking Range

This asking price is below the typical asking range for this model, roughly $359,086–$405,100.

Based on current asking prices for comparable listings — asking prices only, not an appraisal or sale price.

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