Van's RV-10 Aircraft in Australia
Australian-registered aircraft (VH- prefix) operate under CASA (Civil Aviation Safety Authority) certification. Active GA market with strong Daher TBM, Cirrus, Cessna and Beechcraft fleets. Outback flying creates active utility aircraft market (Cessna Caravan, Pilatus PC-12). Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth major hubs.
The Van's RV-10 is the four-seat RV — a genuine family cross-country aircraft that cruises ~175 kt on a 260 hp Lycoming IO-540, with a roomy cabin, gull-wing doors and the RV handling pedigree. The RV-10 is the experimental answer to a Cessna 182 or Cirrus SR22: comparable or better performance at a fraction of the factory-aircraft price, in a four-seat family configuration. As the RV with the most "real airplane" mission, build quality and documentation matter enormously.
1 used Van's RV-10 aircraft for sale in Australia · 4-seat · Used median asking $404,000 · New from $435,000 · updated yesterday
Van's RV-10 Specifications
Model specThe Van's RV-10 is a 4-seat experimental with a cruise speed of 171 kt (317 km/h), a range of 930 nm (1,722 km), and a useful load of 1,050 lbs (476 kg).
Van's RV-10 for Sale
Van's RV-10 asking prices range from $165,000 to $529,000, with a median of $404,000 (market reference $310,000).
Compare Van's RV-10
See how the Van's RV-10 stacks up against similar aircraft in specs, price, and operating costs.
Van's RV-10 Price & Cost
How much does a Van's RV-10 cost? Used RV-10 prices: $165K – $529K, average $404K (median $404K); market reference $310K, across 14 priced of 1 active listings.
Key price factors: engine time to overhaul, year and airframe hours, avionics, damage history and logbook completeness — see the buying guide below for the full pre-purchase checklist.
Buying a Used Van's RV-10
Buying a Van's RV-10 comes down to a focused pre-purchase checklist — here is what matters most on this model:
What to check before buying
Frequently Asked Questions — Van's RV-10
Cost?
RV-10 vs Cessna 182 / Cirrus SR22?
Four-seat experimental — practical?
Build quality concern?
Van's RV-10 Inventory by Country
| United States | 16 |
| Australia | 1 |
| New Zealand | 1 |
Van's RV-10 by Decade
| 2010s | 1 |
Recently Sold Van's RV-10
| 2008 RV-10 | $241,000 |
Van's RV-10 Safety Record
Across all RV-10 variants, 4 NTSB-recorded events are on file from 2019–2025. As with any aircraft, most outcomes depend on pilot training, maintenance and operating conditions rather than the airframe itself.
4
Total Events
2
Incidents
0
Serious
2
Fatal
Most Recent Events
| Date | Location | Severity | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 28, 2025 | Capron, IL | Fatal (2) | — |
| Jul 20, 2023 | Oshkosh, WI | Incident | The pilot’s improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing. |
| Aug 03, 2022 | Hurst, IL | Incident | A loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined. |
| Sep 16, 2019 | Guaranta do Norte, | Fatal (2) | — |
NTSB records 2019–2025. Includes all Van's RV-10 variants. Events ≠ aircraft fault.