Van's RV-7A
Experimental / Homebuilt
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedDescription
N688AM, Completed in 2008 by multiple RV builder, O-360, TTSN 841, One Slick Mag, One PMag, Fixed Pitch Sensenich, Tip-up Canopy, Dual AFS AF-3500, Garmin GNC 250XL, Garmin GTX-327, uAvionix ADSB In/Out, Digiflight 2-Axis Autopilot, AntiSplat Nose Job2, FlyLED Strobes/Lights, (see spec sheet for complete list), always hangared, flown regularly, meticulously maintained, original plans and builder's records included, located in Boone Iowa (KBNW)
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Price Comparison Listed on multiple marketplaces
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Mark Schmitz
trade-a-plane.com
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$136,000
|
Boone, IA | May 19, 2026 | 59 days | Active | |
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Mark Schmitz
barnstormers.com
|
$136,000
|
Boone, IA | May 13, 2026 | 65 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Vans RV-7A
This Vans RV-7A (N688AM) is a 2-seat experimental / homebuilt with 841 hours on the airframe. There are currently 10 RV-7A aircraft listed for sale . This aircraft is listed at the market average at $136,000.
The RV-7A cruises at 173 kts (320 km/h) with a range of 665 nm (1,232 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 22,000 ft allows operation above most weather.
Operating costs: Fuel burn is 8.5 GPH (32 L/h), which at current 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $53/hr in fuel alone.
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.
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Van's RV-7A — Model Specs
Model specificationStandard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.
Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N688AM.
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
NTSB safety data coming soon.
We'll check N688AM against the NTSB accident database.
Price vs Typical Asking Range
This asking price is within the typical asking range for this model, roughly $125,600–$148,375.
Based on current asking prices for comparable listings — asking prices only, not an appraisal or sale price.
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