2007 Vans RV-8Single-Engine Piston Aircraft

This 2007 Vans RV-8 (N114DS) presents an attractive opportunity with its low-time airframe showing just 114.9 hours total time since new. The aircraft features a Lycoming O-360-A4M (180 HP) engine with 615.9 hours since major overhaul, though potential buyers should note there was a prop strike incident prior to this engine's installation on the airframe. An IRAN (Inspect and Repair As Necessary) was performed at 521.4 hours, but logs are missing for the period before this maintenance action. The fixed-pitch Sensenich propeller has only 114.9 hours since new.

The aircraft received fresh paint in 2023 in a striking Matterhorn White, Red Metallic, and Beige Metallic scheme, complemented by a black leather interior with beige cloth centers. Avionics include dual Garmin G-5s, an iFly GPS, and Bendix/King communication equipment, along with comprehensive backup analog instruments and an angle of attack indicator. Notable features include a smoke system, LED lighting, and dual 4-point harnesses. The airframe has no known damage history, comes with complete build and maintenance logs since new (except for the pre-installation engine logs), and has always been hangared. With its recent paint and well-documented maintenance, this RV-8 offers strong cross-country capabilities at 170 knots while being suitable for light aerobatics and tailwheel flying.