Vans RV-8
Aircraft description
Fast and economical. 32 lit /hr @ 24-24 LOP.
5 Point Harness front and rear.
Dual EMags.
Light weight EarthEx Battery with charger.
Engine 141 Hrs TSOH following complete rebuild in 2022.
High Compression balanced pistons plus polished ports providing estimated HP of 195+
Raven Inverted Oil kit.
Prop Dynamic Balanced & 50 hrs.
Offering 6 months free hangarage in Noosa area to Buyer if required.
All reasonable offers considered.
Will deliver East Coast subject to negotiation.
5 Point Harness front and rear.
Dual EMags.
Light weight EarthEx Battery with charger.
Engine 141 Hrs TSOH following complete rebuild in 2022.
High Compression balanced pistons plus polished ports providing estimated HP of 195+
Raven Inverted Oil kit.
Prop Dynamic Balanced & 50 hrs.
Offering 6 months free hangarage in Noosa area to Buyer if required.
All reasonable offers considered.
Will deliver East Coast subject to negotiation.
Aircraft type
Single Pistons (Recreational)
Make / Manufacturer
Vans
Model
RV-8
Category
Experimental
Year
2016
Registration
VH-ZGJ
Registration status
Registered for sale
Total airframe hours
335
Airframe serial No.
82193
Location country
Australia
Location state
QLD
Location airport / place
Cootharaba QLD
Engine type
Single Engine
Primary (engine / propeller 1)
Engine manufacturer / Model(s)
Lycoming O-360-A1F6
Engine hours
141
Engine serial number(s)
L-34607-36A
Propeller / rotor manufacturer
WhirlWind 300-3B(6)-A/A-72-S-R
Propeller / rotor serial
300-3B(6)-A-1080
Propeller / rotor hours
141
Fully integrated DYNON SKYVIEW HDX EFIS with auto pilot, Skyview SV-COM-Panel Com Radio Control Panel, SV-COM -425 radio Transceiver & Trig Avionics Dynon SV-XPNDR-262 transponder, SkyView SV-INTERCOM-2S 2-Place Stereo Intercom. Backup EFIS SV-BAT-320 battery. 12 V USB power supply.
Interior condition (Seller assessment /10)
9
Interior details
Very tidy, fully lined with Flight Line Interiors carpets and side panels & stick boots. leather seats, 5 point harnesses, adjustable peddles, rear seat throttle, rudder & stick controls. Insulated & lined front locker.
Exterior condition (Seller assessment / 10)
9
Exterior details
Excellent paint, nil damage. Recent new tyres.
Annual due date
08-06-2026
Reason for sale
Too old & too many Toys and open to offers.
Registration due
Not Provided
Unserviceable items / work needing completion
Not Provided
Accident history / details
Nil Accident history
Storage history
Always hangared
Extras included in the sale (use an example )
e.g towbar, aircraft cover
e.g towbar, aircraft cover
Earthex Battery Conditioner / Charger, Canopy Cover, Tow handle.
Flight rules
VFR
Aircraft logbooks available & complete?
Available & complete
Cruise speed (kts)
170 + TAS
Stall speed landing (kts)
Not Provided
Maximum takeoff weight (MTOW) (kg)
Not Provided
Empty weight (kg)
Not Provided
G limits
Not Provided
Fuel capacity
180 lit
No. of fuel tanks
2
Seller information
Contact Name:
Ian Swinbourne
Seller Type:
Private Seller
