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1987 Vans RV-4Single-Engine Piston Aircraft • CA, USA

This 1987 Vans RV-4, registration N511TG, is a high-performance experimental aircraft with 1,300 hours total time on the airframe. It is powered by a Lycoming IO-390-A1A engine producing 240 horsepower, which received a major overhaul 10 hours ago in 2024. The engine is equipped with GAMI injectors and an EFI electronic ignition system. The aircraft features a Hartzell constant-speed propeller with 10 hours since its own overhaul in 2022, which included an added twist to accommodate the increased horsepower; the propeller was involved in a strike due to a hard landing in 2018.

The panel is centered on a GRT Sport EX EFIS system providing...

Year
1987
Make
Vans
Series
RV-4
Model
RV-4
Tail #
N511TG
Serial #
0033

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Aerobatic, Recreational
Seats
2

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
1,300 hrs
Engine 1 Time
10 hrs (SMOH)
Prop 1 Time
10 hrs (SPOH)
Inspection Status
February 2025 Condition Inspection Complete

Avionics

PFD

GRT Sport EX - GRT EX EFIS/PFD/MFD with Traffic, Weather, and Engine Display

EMS

GRT EIS 4000 - GRT EIS Engine Monitor with EGT, CHT, and Red Cube Fuel Flow Transducer

AP

GRT 2-Axis - GRT Autopilot

ADSB

uAvionix Echo UAT - with Safe Fly GPS, and ADSB

ADS-B In

uAvionix Echo UAT - with Safe Fly GPS, and ADSB

GPS

Safe Fly GPS - uAvionix Echo UAT with GPS, echoALT, and ADSB In/Out

Comms

Garmin GTR 200 - GTR Radio and Intercom

Additional Equipment

Air Filter

James Ram Air Filter - Installed on Throttle Body

Oil Cooler

Dual Oil Coolers

Ignition System

EFSII - EFSII Electronic Ignition System

Battery

Dual Batteries

Engine Mount

Reinforced Firewall and Engine Mount

Landing Gear

Tall Landing Gear Gear Damper

Alternator

60 Amp Alternator

Lighting

Nav Lights Strobe Lights

Clock

USB Charger

USB Charger Back Seat 12V Socket

Safety Harness

New Safety Harness

Antenna

New Radio Antenna

Interior & Exterior

Paint Year
2008
Interior Notes
2-Seat Tandem Configuration Full Dual Controls Including Rear Rudder Pedals Good Condition
Exterior Notes
Painted in 2008 Good Condition

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Make
Lycoming
Engine Model
IO-390-A1A
Engine Power
240 HP
Propeller Model
Hartzell Constant Speed 2-Blade Propeller

Asking Price

$104,900

Aircraft Location

CA, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Jan 23, 2026: $104,900 - controller

Jan 22, 2026: $104,900(-$10,000) - trade-a-plane

Nov 16, 2025: $114,900 - controller

+5 more price changes

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First Seen: Aug 22, 2025

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Asking Price

$104,900