2002 Vans RV-8ASingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Salinas, CA, USA
This 2002 VANS RV-8A, registration N54LF, presents a low-time experimental aircraft with 340 total hours on the airframe, engine, and propeller. The aircraft has been in storage since it was last flown in 2014. Its avionics suite includes a King KLX 135A GPS/Comm and an S-Tec System 30 two-axis autopilot, and it is equipped with full rear controls and is certified for basic aerobatics including loops, rolls, barrel rolls, and spins. The aircraft has a useful load of 705 pounds and is configured for VFR flight.
A significant event occurred in September 2002 at 90 hours total time, involving a nose gear failure and subsequent nose-over. The...
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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
Autopilot
S-Tec System 30 - Two-Axis
Audio
PS Engineering PM 501 - PS PM Intercom
Additional Equipment
Rear Controls
Rear Controls include Stick, Rudder Peddles, and Throttle
Aerobatic Certification
Certified Aerobatic Maneuvers include Loops, Rolls, Barrel Rolls, and Spins
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