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2004 Vans RV-8AExperimental Aircraft • Roanoke, TX, USA

This 2004 VANS RV-8A, registration N131CM, presents a low-time airframe with only 277 total hours. The aircraft features a Lycoming IO-360-A1D engine with 277 hours since overhaul, with recent cylinder inspection confirming immaculate condition with no corrosion. The engine shows strong compression readings of 78/80, 78/80, 76/80, and 76/80, with oil changes performed every 25 hours.

The aircraft received a comprehensive panel upgrade featuring a Dynon Skyview HDX100 with complete engine monitoring, digital Dynon autopilot, and a G5 standby attitude indicator with battery backup. Built from a quick-build kit by an experienced builder on his...

Year
2004
Make
Vans
Series
RV-8A
Model
RV-8A
Tail #
N131CM
Serial #
81037

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Specifications

Category
Experimental
Intended Use
Recreational
Flight Rules
VFR
Seats
2

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
277 hrs
Engine 1 Time
277 hrs (SOH)
Logbook Status
All Logs Digitized
Inspection Status
Recent Annual 1/3/2025

Avionics

PFD

Dynon Skyview HDX100 - Complete Engine Monitoring Digital Autopilot

AP

Dynon Autopilot

EMS

Dynon Skyview HDX100 - Complete Engine Monitoring

Additional Equipment

Canopy

Taller Canopy That Was Just Professionally Polished

Wheel Pants

Interior & Exterior

Interior Year
2004
Paint Year
2005
Interior Notes
Checkered Theme Seats To Match Paint No Rips Or Tears Hangar Stored With No Fading
Exterior Notes
White With Checker Theme And Wheel Pants Corrosion Free Primer And Checkered Paint

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Make
Lycoming
Engine Model
IO-360-A1D

Asking Price

$139,500

Aircraft Location

Roanoke, TX, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Oct 21, 2025: $139,500(-$5,500) - trade-a-plane

Sep 29, 2025: $145,000 - trade-a-plane

Jul 31, 2025: $145,000 - controller

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First Seen: Jul 31, 2025

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Asking Price

$139,500