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1998 Van's Aircraft RV-3AExperimental Aircraft • Yuma, AZ, USA

This 1998 Vans RV-3A, registered as N235RV and located in Yuma, AZ, is a single-seat, VFR experimental offering a sporty, fighter-like flying experience. The airframe has accumulated 260 hours since major overhaul (SMOH) on its 150 horsepower Lycoming O-320-A1A engine. A fresh annual condition inspection has been completed, valid through December 2026, and a transponder test is current until November 2026. Complete logbooks from the time of build are available, with oil and filter changes performed every 50 hours, and a recent Blackstone oil analysis is available upon request. The seller notes no damage history.

The aircraft is equipped...

Year
1998
Make
Van's Aircraft
Series
RV-3
Model
RV-3A
Tail #
N235RV
Serial #
Not Listed

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Specifications

Category
Experimental
Intended Use
Aerobatic, Recreational
Flight Rules
VFR
Seats
1

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
260 hrs
Engine 1 Time
250 hrs (SMOH)
Prop 1 Time
50 hrs (SNEW)
Inspection Status
Annual Condition Inspection Due: 12/2026; Transponder Test Due: 11/26. All SBs complied with and updated. Complete Logbooks from New.

Avionics

GPS

GRT VFR GPS

Comms

Garmin GTR-200 - GRT Sport Efis with full engine monitoring suite. radio

Audio

True-Trak

PFD

GRT Sport EFIS 10.5 - GRT Efis in with full EIS

ADS-B In

GRT Sport EFIS 10.5 - Included with GRT EFIS

ADSB

STX-165 - (ADSB)

Transponder

STX-165 - STX Transponder

EMS

GRT - GRT Efis with full engine monitoring suite

fuelFlow

GRT

AP

True-Trak - Autopilot

Additional Equipment

Battery

Earth X - X Battery on Firewall

Starter

Sky-Tec - Lightweight Starter

Trim System

Mechanical Elevator and Aileron Trim

Flaps

Manual Flaps

Inverted Oil System

Half Raven - inverted oil system

G-Meter

Aircraft Covers

Full custom Bruce's aircraft covers

Propeller

Wood Cruise Prop, Fairings etc.

Smoke System

Wheel Pants

New wheel pants

Interior & Exterior

Interior Notes
Brand new custom seat cushions

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Make
Lycoming
Engine Model
O-320 A1A
Engine Power
150 HP
Propeller Model
Wood Cruise Prop

Asking Price

$49,000

Aircraft Location

Yuma, AZ, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Jul 31, 2026: $49,000(-$1,000) - trade-a-plane

Jul 14, 2026: $50,000(-$4,000) - barnstormers

Jun 26, 2026: $54,000(-$3,000) - barnstormers

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First Seen: Jun 23, 2026

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