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2005 Van's Aircraft RV-8Single-Engine Piston Aircraft • WY, USA

This 2005 Vans RV-8 (N742DA) presents a well-maintained example with only 390 total hours since new, featuring matching times on its Superior Acro Sport XP-360 engine (180 HP) and Whirl Wind 200RV propeller. Built from a standard kit by an FAA-certified A&P mechanic, the aircraft shows excellent care with an exterior rated 9.5/10 in blue/white livery and an 8/10 vinyl interior. The panel includes a Garmin GNC 250 GPS/COM, GTX 327 transponder, and Electronics International EIS 4000 with EFIS display, complemented by a Silver Hawk EX fuel injection system and Lightspeed Plasma III ignition.

Performance-ready with a 220 mph top speed and...

Year
2005
Make
Van's Aircraft
Series
RV-8
Model
RV-8
Tail #
N742DA
Serial #
80003

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Specifications

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

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
390 hrs
Engine 1 Time
390 hrs (SNEW)
Prop 1 Time
390 hrs (SNEW)
Inspection Status
Last Condition Inspection – 5.24.23

Avionics

GPS

Garmin GNC 250 - GNC GPS/Com

Comms

Garmin GNC 250 - GNC GPS/Com

Audio

PS Engineering PM 3000 - PS PM Intercom

EMS

Electronics International EIS 4000 - Grand Rapids EIS w/EFIS Series 1 Display

ADSB

Garmin GTX 327

Additional Equipment

Ignition System

Lightspeed Plasma III - One III Ignition System

Fuel Injection System

Silver Hawk EX - EX Fuel Injection System

Propeller Governor

Jihstroj - Propeller Governor

Rudder Pedals

Adjustable Rudder Pedals Passenger Rudder Pedals Available (Not Installed)

Tailwheel

Bell - Tailwheel Fork

Trim System

Electric Trim

Throttle

Rear seat Throttle

Interior & Exterior

Interior Rating
8/10
Paint Rating
9.5/10
Interior Notes
8 / 10 Colors: Blue Material: Vinyl
Exterior Notes
9.5 / 10 Colors: Blue / White

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Model
Superior Acro Sport XP-360
Engine Power
180 HP
Propeller Model
Whirl Wind 200RV

Asking Price

$134,900

Aircraft Location

WY, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Apr 20, 2025: $134,900 - trade-a-plane

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First Seen: Apr 20, 2025

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Asking Price

$134,900