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2006 Vans RV-7AExperimental Aircraft • Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

This 2006 VANS RV-7A, registered VH-ORF, presents as a well-equipped IFR platform with 1,370 total hours on both the airframe and its Superior IO-360 200 hp engine. The aircraft features a comprehensive IFR panel with dual Garmin G5s, a Garmin 530W GPS, TruTrack Sorcerer autopilot, and an Advanced ACS engine monitor. Its performance is documented at 160 knots TAS while burning 32 liters per hour at 9,000 feet, enhanced by long-range tip tanks and aerodynamic fairings that added 5 knots to its cruise speed. The next annual inspection is due in March 2026, and the Vans Service Bulletin J00036-Rev 3 for horizontal stabiliser rectifications was...

Year: 2006

Make: Vans

Series: RV-7A

Model: RV-7A

Tail #: VH-ORF

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Specifications

Category: Experimental

Intended Use: Training, Recreational

Flight Rules: IFR

Seats: 2

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time: 1,370 hrs

Engine 1 Time: 1,370 hrs

Prop 1 Time: 1,000 hrs

Inspection Status: Available at YADG for inspection, Next annual is March 2026

Avionics

GPS

Garmin GNS 530W - GPS with Fault Detection and Exclusion

Comms

Garmin SL30 - Apollo Nav/Com

Autopilot

TruTrack Sorcerer - Auto Pilot linked to the 530W with altitude set for climb and descent

Audio

Garmin GMA - GMA Audio Panel

ADS-B Out

Garmin Mode S - S Transponder (out only)

PFD

Garmin G5 - used for the DG linked to the autopilot with reliable underwing OAT and remote compass to give TAS and windspeed direction, Artificial Horizon with Altimeter, VSI, Compass heading, Airspeed, Turn coordinator

EMS/EIS

Advanced ACS 22500PC - ACS Engine Monitor

Additional Equipment

Landing Lights

FlyLeds - 6 Pack Landing Lights with alternating flash capability for extra visibility

Navigation Lights

AVEO - AVEO Wingtip Strobe and Navigation Lights

Oxygen System

Aerox - Oxygen Kit for 2 users with 2 F size (33 cubic feet) bottles and fixing bracket and unused cannulas

Angle of Attack

Angle of Attack with stall audio alerts

Carbon Monoxide Monitor

Aero-352 - CO Monitor

Emergency Equipment

Emergency Locator Beacon (Portable), First Aid Kit

Aircraft Cover

Pumpkin Head - Aircraft Cover

Gust Lock

Antisplat Aero - Ultimate Gust Lock

Interior & Exterior

Interior Year: 2023

Paint Year: 2012

Interior Notes: Fully lined Classic Aero fitter and their 'faux' leather replaced with real Australian leather in 2023, Classic Aero full trim reupholstered with real all-Australian leather April 2024, Hooker 5 point harness, iPad holder, USB C and iPhone charging cables to the pilot, Phone and Bose A20 control holders for pilot and passenger, In dash USB C & A charging point, Removable padded sunscreen