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2005 Vans RV-8Experimental Aircraft • Cape Coral, FL, USA

This 2005 Vans RV-8, registration N23GG, is offered at $159,000 and presents as a well-equipped, low-time example with no damage history and a life spent hangared at Punta Gorda, Florida. The airframe and its Superior XP360 (IO-360-B1A2, 180 HP) engine have accumulated just 488.8 hours Hobbs (420.2 tach) since new. Performance is documented at 178 KTAS on 11 gallons per hour at 75% power, and 163 KTAS burning 8.5 GPH at 65% power. A recent condition inspection and VFR transponder certification were completed in April 2026.

The panel is centered around a Dynon Skyview 10-inch touchscreen with integrated autopilot, backed up by a Garmin G5...

Year
2005
Make
Vans
Series
RV-8
Model
RV-8
Tail #
N23GG
Serial #
81266

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Specifications

Category
Experimental
Intended Use
Recreational
Useful Load
672 lbs

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
488.8 hrs
Inspection Status
Condition Inspection Accomplished Apr 2026. VFR Transponder Certification Accomplished Apr 2026.

Avionics

PFD

Dynon Skyview Touch - 10" With Battery Backup

MFD

Garmin G5 - Standby Attitude Indicator With Battery Backup

GPS

Dynon GPS 2020

Comms

Dynon Comm Radio

AP

Dynon Autopilot - With Remote Panel And Remote Knob Panel

Audio

Dynon Audio Panel

ADSB

Dynon XPNDR 261 - XPNDR ADSB 1090MHz Transponder

ADS-B In

Dynon ADSB 470 - ADSB ADSB Traffic And Weather Receiver

Traffic

Dynon ADSB 470 - ADSB ADSB Traffic And Weather Receiver

Weather

Dynon ADSB 470 - ADSB ADSB Traffic And Weather Receiver

Additional Equipment

ELT

ACK E-04 - ACK ELT 406/121.5 MHz

Magnetometer

Garmin GMU 22 - GMU Magnetometer

Battery

EarthX ETX900 - Battery (Dec 2022)

Ignition

E-mag Air P - Dual P Model Electronic (Overhauled/Software Update Apr 2025)

Tail Wheel

JD Air Tail Wheel - JD With Single Control Arm

Canopy

Todd's Tinted Slider Canopy

Landing Gear

Grove Aluminum Polished Gear Legs

Tires

Good Year Flight Special II - New II Tires (Mar 2026)

Tubes

Michelin Airstop - New Tubes (Mar 2026)

Brakes

Matco - Brake Linings Replaced (Mar 2026)

Exterior Cover

Bruce's Custom Travel Cover - And

Charger

Optimate Lithium Battery Charger/Tender - For EarthX

Interior & Exterior

Interior Notes
Classic Aero Leather Interior/Carpet Set

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Make
Superior
Engine Model
XP360 IO-360-B1A2
Engine Power
180 HP
Propeller Model
Hartzell Blended Airfoil C/S Prop HC-C2YR-1BFP/F7494-2

Asking Price

$159,000

Aircraft Location

Cape Coral, FL, USA

Listing Details

For Sale

Price History

May 9, 2026: $159,000 - barnstormers

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First Seen: May 9, 2026

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