2018 VANS RV-8 SOLD
No longer listed as of March 2026. The price below is the last asking price — the final sale price is not disclosed.
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Last asking price
$162,381 (converted from AUD)
- Year
- 2018
- Make
- Vans
- Model
- RV-8
- Location
- Melbourne, Australia
- Seller
- Todd Kelly
- Source
- aviationtrader.com.au
Listing closed
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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 $162,381 is near median.
Description
Airframe make & model: VAN’s RV-8
Airframe serial number: 83012
Airframe Date of Manufacture: 2018
Airframe/Engine Time in Service: 177 Hrs
First registered in Australia: 2018
Registered Operator: Todd Kelly
Engine make/model: Lycoming XIO-360-M1B (180 HP) TBO 1800 Hrs
Engine s/n: EL-36478-51E
Propeller make/model: Sensenich 72FM859-1 (85)
Propeller OEM recommended TBO: 2,000 Hrs
Annual due 14.8.2026
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.