2015 VANS RV-8 SOLD

No longer listed as of May 2026. The price below is the last asking price — the final sale price is not disclosed.

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Last asking price
$228,029
Year
2015
Make
Vans
Model
RV-8
Total Time
257 hr
Location
United Kingdom
Seller
Andrew Freeman
Source
avpay.aero
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Performance & Capacity

Seats
1
Cruise
2 kts
Burn
9.0 gph
Engines
1 · Piston
ICAO Type
RV8

Manufacturer-published specs for the Vans RV-8 model. Actual aircraft may vary by configuration / modifications.

Operating Cost (est.)

Hourly Variable
$100
Annual Fixed
$10,000
Engine Overhaul
$25,000
TBO
2,000 hrs

AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the Vans RV-8. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration.

Market price band

Vans RV-8 typical: $125,000 – $279,456 median $169,481 across 11 active listings

This listing at $228,029 is 35% above median.

Description

Airframe 257 hours since new (& counting). Engine YIO-360-M1B Thunderbolt Fuel injected engine with Dual P-mags Propeller MT 3 blade constant speed prop mtv-12-B/183-59B (257 hours since new) Avionics 2 x Garmin G3X 1 x Garmin GTN750 1x GTX330 transponder (driven by 750) Icom a220 second Radio Kanardia Horris 57 backup AHRS, ASI, Altimeter; Track, slip ball 57 mm Traffic monitor mated to Power Flarm Fusion traffic awareness with 3 fitted antennas Stick mounted PTT, electric trim & speed limited flap actuator Vertical Power (VPX) TruTrak autopilot Garmin heated pitot OAT Probe Lemo powered headset sockets Equipment James Cowlings Skybolt cowling fixings Carbon fibre plenum GAMI injectors Polished Aluminium Grove main Gear legs Grove wheels & brakes JD Air Complete tailwheel assembly with tail link Mountain High Oxygen system Full Night IFR prep with LED interior lighting Andair fuel valve, boost pump & wing root filters SteinAir anodised eyeball vents front & rear Crow 5 point harnesses Interior Lemke full leather interior including heated seats. Notes 2 x canopy covers: all weather, heavy duty cover & Light weight hangar canopy cover 1 x full aircraft Tyvek flok lined covers Full build log available by request on email

About the Vans RV-8

The Vans RV-8 is a two-seat, tandem-configuration experimental aircraft designed for aerobatics and cross-country performance. Burning approximately 9 gallons per hour, the RV-8 offers excellent visibility, responsive handling, and impressive speed. It appeals to aerobatic enthusiasts and sport pilots who want a capable tailwheel kit aircraft.

Produced 1979.