2023 Van's RV-12 Tail Assembly for sale

2023 Van's RV-12 Tail Assembly

Experimental / Homebuilt

PROJECT
$4,864
Location New South Wales, Australia
Seats 2
Serial # 12 0504
Cruise 117 kts (217 km/h)
ICAO Type RV12
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Description

Vans RV12 Completed Tailcone Kit. Completed 2017. Registered with Vans in the name of Joel Wallace and Vans has confirmed as of January 2025 that it may be used with the latest design fuselage and wingkits. Ready for a project builder. Save on import, purchase and build time and grab a deal. May be used with the upgraded fuselage/ fuselage forward and wing kits for the 912iS rotax engine.

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

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$4,864
$4,856

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

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About This Vans RV-12 Tail Assembly

This 2023 Vans RV-12 Tail Assembly is a 2-seat experimental / homebuilt . This aircraft is listed at the market average at $4,864.

The RV-12 Tail Assembly cruises at 117 kts (217 km/h) with a range of 550 nm (1,019 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 13,800 ft allows operation above most weather.

Operating costs: Fuel burn is 5.5 GPH (21 L/h), which at current 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $34/hr in fuel alone.

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

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Budget $82 for pre-purchase inspection

Van's RV-12 Tail Assembly — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
2
Cruise Speed
117 kts (217 km/h)
Range
550 nm (1,019 km)
Ceiling
13,800 ft (4,206 m)
Useful Load
560 lbs (254 kg)
Horsepower
100 HP
Fuel Burn
5.5 GPH (21 L/h)

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

VANS RV-12

Fuel Burn
5.5 GPH
~$36/hr

AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the VANS RV-12. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.

Ownership & Registration

Registration number not available.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

New South Wales, Australia

AU

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.

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