2002 Vans RV-8ASingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Salinas, CA, USA
This 2002 VANS RV-8A, registration N54LF, is an experimental amateur-built aircraft presented with 340 total hours on the airframe, its Lycoming O-360-A1A 180HP engine, and its Sensenich propeller. The aircraft is certified for basic aerobatics, including loops, rolls, barrel rolls, and spins, and features a useful load of 705 pounds with 42 gallons of fuel capacity. Its panel is equipped with a King KLX 135A GPS/Comm, a King KT76A transponder, and an S-Tec System 30 two-axis autopilot, and it is configured for VFR flight with rear controls that include a stick, rudder pedals, and throttle.
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Specifications
- Category
- Single-Engine Piston
- Intended Use
- Aerobatic, Recreational
- Flight Rules
- VFR
- Useful Load
- 705 lbs
- Seats
- 2
Hours, Logs & Inspections
- Total Time
- 340 hrs
- Engine 1 Time
- 340 hrs (SNEW)
- Prop 1 Time
- 340 hrs
- Logbook Status
- Builder's manual, Airframe and Propeller Logs present. Engine log not located but provided documents validate engine was factory new for build and Poplar Grove IRAN performed after nose over.
- Inspection Status
- Points likely needed to be fly away ready: Condition Inspection, Ship Battery, ELT Battery, Oil & Filter, Tires and Tubes, Transponder Check, and ADS-B as desired.
Avionics
GPS
King KLX 135A - KLX GPS/Comm
Comms
King KLX 135A - KLX GPS/Comm
AP
S-Tec System 30 - Two-Axis
Audio
PS Engineering PM 501 - PS PM Intercom
Additional Equipment
Rear Controls
Rear Controls include Stick, Rudder Pedals, and Throttle
Engine Instruments
Chief Aircraft Engine Instruments
Harnesses
Four-Point Harnesses
Interior & Exterior
- Interior Year
- 2010
- Paint Year
- 2002
- Interior Notes
- Fully painted interior with Tan Leather Upholstery and Four-Point Harnesses.
- Exterior Notes
- Overall Matterhorn White and Medium Red with Gold Stripe.
Engine & Propeller
- Engine Type
- Piston
- Engine Count
- 1
- Engine Make
- Lycoming
- Engine Model
- O-360-A1A
- Engine Power
- 180 HP
- Propeller Model
- Sensenich 72FM859-1 (84)
Asking Price
$94,500
Aircraft Location
Salinas, CA, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Oct 13, 2025: $94,500 - trade-a-plane
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Asking Price
$94,500
Aircraft Location
Salinas, CA, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Oct 13, 2025: $94,500 - trade-a-plane
Contact Seller
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Asking Price
$94,500