Vans RV-6
Experimental / Homebuilt
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedDescription
G-RVIB, built 2002; PFA 161A-13220; LAA Permit issued until 25 May 2019. Currently at Newcastle EINC, Wicklow, Ireland; Price: £65,000 (€73,000) no VAT. Airframe: 1770 hours; Engine Lycoming O-320E2A 1770 hours since zero time overhaul. Propeller: Catto 2 blade 70x72 wood/glass/carbon composite with Nickel leading edges, 750 hours. Max takeoff weight 1600 lbs; Useful load circa 580 lbs. Fuel capacity 214 litres (with Johanson tip tanks); Empty CofG 72" aft of datum; LAA approved for aerobatics. Aircraft always hangared Logbooks available for download. All ADs, SBs in compliance No damage history. Engine: Lycoming O-320E2A s/n L-40350-27A (150 hp) B&C 40A alternator Vision VM1000 engine monitor with MP, rpm, fuel pressure, fuel flow (and totaliser), oil pressure and temperature, amps plus CHT/EHT for each cylinder. One Slick impulse magneto, one Lightspeed electronic ignition. Electric boost pump. Remote firewall-mounted oil filter. Economy cruise fuel consumption averaging 5 nm/litre or 25 litres/hr. Max level speed at sea level is about 160 kts. Avionics: ASI/VSI/Altimeter AHI and DI (vacuum) Dynon D2 backup flight instruments G-meter Vacuum gauge Autopilot: Trio EZ Pilot Altitude and vertical speed hold: TruTrak Altrak VS, vertical speed selector. GPS navigation: Google Nexus with SkyDemon. Garmin GPS driving autopilot Icom IC-A220T radio with latest 8.33/25 kHz firmware update Trig TT21 Mode S transponder. AE Fuel Guardian low fuel alerts for each tip tank. Instrument lighting and dimmer control. OAT gauge Spare radio antenna for backup connection to handheld. Additional equipment fitted: Wingtip fuel tanks (from Flymore Pty/ Johanson) 2 x 35 litres (total capacity 214 litres, range circa 900 nm + reserve). Andair 4-way fuel selector. Main gear legs ash stiffeners. Larger tyres, Aero Classic 380-15-5 plus Michelin Airstop tubes. Lightweight tailwheel. Aeroled Pulsar ExP LED nav/position/strobe lights Aeroled Aerosun LED landing & taxi lights (each 1200+ lumens). Oregon Aero leather seats. Koger sunshade Andair locking fuel caps. Canopy lock. Carbon monoxide alarm. Cleaveland canopy cover Vans cowl plugs Available spares and accessories: Chris Lodge propeller with matching spinner kit and backplate. Original fibreglass wing tips. Garmin GAP26-20 heated pitot, Safeair mast and all fitting hardware. Aileron rod boots for wing root Baggage area cover Numerous other spares and consumables. Scans/photos of full logs and maintenance records available via Dropbox link - email for details. This site requires javascript to function. Please activate JavaScript in your browser.
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Price Comparison 1 marketplace listing
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Afors
afors.uk
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$86,807 *
£65,000
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Dublin, Ireland | Jul 02, 2026 | 2 days | Active |
* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates
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About This Vans RV-6
This Vans RV-6 (G-RVIB) is a 2-seat experimental / homebuilt with 1,770 hours on the airframe. There are currently 12 RV-6 aircraft listed for sale . This aircraft is listed at the market average at $86,807.
The RV-6 cruises at 166 kts (307 km/h) with a range of 630 nm (1,167 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 22,000 ft allows operation above most weather.
Operating costs: Fuel burn is 8 GPH (30 L/h), which at current 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $50/hr in fuel alone. Total variable cost including maintenance reserves is approximately $90/hr. Annual fixed costs (hangar, insurance, crew, annual inspection) average $10,000. With 1,770 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has 230 hours remaining to engine TBO .
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.
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Vans RV-6 — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registry covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers).
This aircraft (G-RVIB) is registered outside the US.
Location & Ownership
Aircraft Location
Dublin, Ireland
IE
Seller reportedTitle Status
No FAA title records
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Safety Record
NTSB safety data coming soon.
We'll check G-RVIB against the NTSB accident database.
