“VANS RV 8 s n 80169, N232RV. Lycoming piston engine IO 360 A1B6. 855.6 hours. Seating for 2.
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“VANS RV-8 s/n 80169, N232RV. Lycoming piston engine IO-360-A1B6. 855.6 hours. Seating for 2 (including pilot).” |
Make: | VANS | Model Year: | 2002 |
2002 VANS RV-8 Experimental Aircraft 2-seater in very good condition -- will sell at NO RESERVE
Please note that there is a $150 fee IN ADDITION to the selling price
There is an appraisal attached below that is very informative and descriptive, if you cannot view it be sure to email me for a direct link
The AIRCRAFT:The VANS RV-8 is a low winged, two seat, single engine piston powered sport aircraft built from a kit provided by the Van"s Aircraft Company of Aurora, Oregon. This design is a larger version of the earlier Vans RV-4.
Manufactured in 2002 and is currently registered in the USA. Reg expiration date is May 31, 2017
This aircraft recently appraised for $72,720 due to its very nice condition and below average hours of usage
Hobbs hour meter used to record hours for aircraft, engine and propeller.......is 855.6 hours
Aircraft maintenance record consists of (1) airframe log beginning April 2, 2002 and ends on July 7, 2014
The previous annual was completed 07-07-2014 and is currently overdue as of 07-07-2015
The empty weight is 1122 lbs and max certified takeoff weight is 1900 lbs
The skins/control surfaces of this aircraft are considered to be in EXCELLENT condition
The interior is nicely furnished as both pilot and passenger seats have fabric covered cushions w/ 5-pt harnesses. They have minimal wear and tear as this aircraft has been well taken care of !!!
There are plenty of avionics in this one - please see page 9 of the appraisal for a full list
The ENGINE:Aircraft maintenance record consists of (1) engine log beginning October 28, 1998 and ends on July 7, 2014
This Lycoming piston engine is a model IO-360-A1B6 and is s/n L-28062-51A
TBO Overhaul requirements are 2000 hrs so TBO/time remaining is 1144.4 hours - 57% of its TBO service life is available for use
Modifications to the engine include GAMI fuel nozzles and Light Speed ignition installed
The PROP:Propeller maintenance records are recorded within various sections of the airframe and engine log records
Prop mfg is Whirl Wind model 150, type is fixed pitch, constant speed, 3-blade with Hub s/n 122
The hours since new on this prop is 635.6
The APPRAISAL:Please view the slideshow below for the complete appraisal, if you cannot view it email me for a direct link
Miscellaneous details:Please be sure to read the appraisal in its entirety - at time of auction this aircraft is not legally serviceable due to non-compliance with current annual inspection, transponder certification and ELT battery replacement requirements. The pictures were taken in September 2015 and accurately show this aircraft as it looks today
This aircraft is located in Hailey, Idaho and is not available for viewing.It can stay at the hangar location, current rent is $400/monthNew buyer will have storage paid for 7 days after end of auction
You will be provided with an FAA bill of sale
Current date: 2015-09-27