Vans RV-8 Aircraft 2010s
7 used Vans RV-8 aircraft for sale 2010s · 1-seat · $125K – $180K · updated 1 hour ago
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.
Vans RV-8 Specifications
Model specThe Vans RV-8 is a 1-seat experimental with a cruise speed of 2 kt (4 km/h).
7 Vans RV-8 For Sale
There are currently 7 used Vans RV-8 for sale, ranging from $125,000 to $180,000, with a median asking price of $165,000.
Vans RV-8 Variants
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Vans RV-8 Price & Cost
How much does a Vans RV-8 cost? Used RV-8 prices: $125K – $180K, average $161K (median $165K), across 5 priced of 7 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-8
Every Vans RV-8 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 $25,000 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.
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Vans RV-8 Inventory by Country
| Australia | 1 |
Vans RV-8 by Price
| Under $200k | 1 |
| Under $300k | 1 |
| Under $500k | 1 |
Recently Sold Vans RV-8
| 2018 RV-8 | $162,381 |
Vans RV-8 Safety Record
Across all RV-8 variants, 5 NTSB-recorded events are on file from 2019–2026. 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 26, 2026 | Norwell, OF | Fatal (2) | — |
| May 31, 2022 | Galice, OR | Incident | The in-flight failure of the crankshaft gear’s alignment dowel as a result of the retaining bolt not being installed, wh… |
| Jun 29, 2020 | McMinnville, OR | Incident | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff which resulted in a collision with a runway marker. |
| Oct 20, 2019 | White Plains, AL | Fatal (1) | Impact with terrain for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information. |
| Jul 20, 2019 | Oshkosh, WI | Incident | The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate spacing from the lead airplane while landing following revised landing instruct… |
NTSB records 2019–2026. Includes all Vans RV-8 variants. Events ≠ aircraft fault.