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2005 Vans RV-8Single-Engine Piston Aircraft • WY, USA

This 2005 Vans RV-8 (N742DA) presents an exceptionally low-time airframe with only 390 total hours since new, built from a standard kit by an FAA-certified A&P mechanic. The aircraft features a Superior Acro Sport XP-360 engine producing 180 HP and a Whirl Wind 200RV propeller, both with matching 390 hours since new. The avionics suite includes a Garmin GNC 250 GPS/COM, GTX 327 transponder, and an Electronics International EIS 4000 with EFIS display, complemented by a Silver Hawk EX fuel injection system and Lightspeed Plasma III ignition for enhanced performance.

The RV-8 shows minimal wear with exterior and interior condition rated 9.5/10...

Year
2005
Make
Vans
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

EMS/EIS

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

Audio

PS Engineering PM 3000 - PS PM Intercom

Additional Equipment

Fuel Injection System

Silver Hawk EX Fuel Injection System

Ignition System

One Lightspeed Plasma III Ignition System

Propeller Governor

Jihstroj Propeller Governor

Rudder Pedals

Adjustable Rudder Pedals Passenger Rudder Pedals Available (Not Installed)

Tailwheel

Bell Tailwheel Fork

Trim

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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