Vans RV-6 Aircraft under $300,000
11 used Vans RV-6 aircraft for sale under $300,000 · 1-seat · $83K – $135K · updated 2 hours ago
About the Vans RV-6
The Vans RV-6 is a two-seat, single-engine experimental aircraft and one of the most popular kit-built airplanes ever designed. Burning approximately 8 gallons per hour, the RV-6 offers outstanding aerobatic capability and cross-country speed. Its side-by-side seating and responsive handling have made it a favorite among homebuilders worldwide.
Vans RV-6 Specifications
Model specThe Vans RV-6 is a 1-seat experimental with a cruise speed of 2 kt (4 km/h).
11 Vans RV-6 For Sale
Browse all 11 listings →There are currently 11 used Vans RV-6 for sale, ranging from $83,000 to $135,000, with a median asking price of $109,000.
Vans RV-6 Variants
Compare Vans RV-6
See how the Vans RV-6 stacks up against similar aircraft in specs, price, and operating costs.
Vans RV-6 Price & Cost
How much does a Vans RV-6 cost? Used RV-6 prices: $83K – $135K, average $105K (median $109K), across 11 priced of 11 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 Vans RV-6
Every Vans RV-6 faces a mandatory 2,000-hour overhaul, so the single biggest factor in used price is how much time remains before that overhaul is due — a fresh-overhaul airframe can be worth a large share of the $22,000 overhaul cost more than one approaching its limit.
What to check before buying
- Time to overhaul — hours and years remaining to the 2,000-hour limit; this dominates resale value more than total time.
- Logbook completeness — continuous, gap-free maintenance records; missing logs cut value and complicate financing.
- Damage history — any prior accident, hard landing or blade strike; cross-check the registration against accident databases.
- Avionics — a glass panel vs steam gauges materially changes price.
- Pre-buy inspection — always commission an independent inspection by a type-experienced mechanic before money changes hands.
Frequently Asked Questions — Vans RV-6
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Vans RV-6 Inventory by Country
| Canada | 1 |
| United States | 1 |
Vans RV-6 by Price
| Under $100k | 1 |
| Under $200k | 2 |
| Under $300k | 2 |
| Under $500k | 2 |
Vans RV-6 Safety Record
Across all RV-6 variants, 3 NTSB-recorded events are on file from 1995–2022. As with any aircraft, most outcomes depend on pilot training, maintenance and operating conditions rather than the airframe itself.
Most Recent Events
| Date | Location | Severity | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 23, 2022 | Ciudad-Chihuahua state, | Fatal (2) | — |
| Apr 05, 1999 | CEDAR CREEK, NC | Minor | The soft runway surface. |
| Oct 07, 1995 | NORTH PLAINS, OR | Incident | Fuel starvation due to the failure of the left tank fuel quantity sending unit which resulted in a false indication of f… |
NTSB records 1995–2022. Includes all Vans RV-6 variants. Events ≠ aircraft fault.