Van's RV-7A Aircraft in United States
United States is the world's largest GA market with the highest concentration of aircraft, dealers, MRO facilities and flight infrastructure. FAA certification standards, N-registration. Most TBM/PC-12/Cirrus production aircraft sold in the US used market are N-registered with full FAA documentation.
The Vans RV-7A is the tricycle-gear side-by-side RV for buyers who want strong experimental cross-country performance, responsive handling, and easier ground handling than the tailwheel RV-7. It is a builder-dependent aircraft, so the best example is the one with clean workmanship, complete records, and a configuration that matches the pilot. Compared with the RV-6A, the RV-7A is the later design direction; compared with the RV-8, it offers side-by-side seating instead of tandem.
9 used Van's RV-7A aircraft for sale in United States · 2-seat · Used median asking $132,000 · New from $130,000 · updated yesterday
Van's RV-7A Specifications
Model specThe Van's RV-7A is a 2-seat experimental with a cruise speed of 173 kt (320 km/h), a range of 665 nm (1,232 km), and a useful load of 650 lbs (295 kg).
Van's RV-7A for Sale
Van's RV-7A asking prices range from $80,000 to $229,000, with a median of $132,000 (market reference $150,000).
Compare Van's RV-7A
Detailed comparisons for the Van's RV-7A are being prepared.
Browse all Van's models →Van's RV-7A Price & Cost
How much does a Van's RV-7A cost? Used RV-7A prices: $80K – $229K, average $132K (median $132K); market reference $150K, across 8 priced of 9 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-7A
Buying a Van's RV-7A 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-7A
Is the Vans RV-7A amateur-built?
How is the RV-7A different from the RV-7?
What should buyers check on an RV-7A?
Van's RV-7A Inventory by Country
| United States | 11 |
| Canada | 1 |
Van's RV-7A Safety Record
Across all RV-7A variants, 4 NTSB-recorded events are on file from 2007–2025. As with any aircraft, most outcomes depend on pilot training, maintenance and operating conditions rather than the airframe itself.
4
Total Events
0
Incidents
0
Serious
2
Fatal
Most Recent Events
| Date | Location | Severity | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2025 | West Glacier, MT | Fatal (1) | — |
| Dec 22, 2024 | Gila Bend, AZ | Minor | — |
| Jun 07, 2015 | Zagreb, | Fatal (2) | — |
| Sep 16, 2007 | Vernon, TX | Minor | The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while landing. A contributing factor was the prevailing tailwin… |
NTSB records 2007–2025. Includes all Van's RV-7A variants. Events ≠ aircraft fault.