2012 Vans RV-12Single-Engine Piston Aircraft • Melbourne, FL, USA
This 2012 Vans RV-12 (N488QA) presents an exceptionally low-time example with only 138 hours total time on both airframe and Rotax 912ULS engine since its professional build by an A&P mechanic. The aircraft has been hangared in Plankton, South Dakota for most of its life, with recent maintenance including a thorough August 2024 conditional inspection where all service bulletins were addressed and critical components like hoses and engine mounts were replaced. The dual carburetors received overhauls at Longwood Aviation in February 2025, demonstrating proactive care of the powerplant.
As a VFR-equipped light sport aircraft with a 571 lb...
- Year
- 2012
- Make
- Vans
- Series
- RV-12
- Model
- RV-12
- Tail #
- N488QA
- Serial #
- 120478
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Specifications
- Category
- Single-Engine Piston
- Intended Use
- Recreational
- Flight Rules
- VFR
- Useful Load
- 571 lbs
- Seats
- 2
Hours, Logs & Inspections
- Total Time
- 138 hrs
- Engine 1 Time
- 138 hrs
- Prop 1 Time
- 138 hrs
- Logbook Status
- All logbooks, including the original build book
- Inspection Status
- Last conditional inspection was August 2024 where all service bulletins were complied with all hoses including engine mounts were replaced. In addition, February 2025 both carburetors were overhauled at Longwood Aviation.
Interior & Exterior
- Interior Year
- 2012
- Paint Year
- 2012
- Exterior Notes
- Spent its life in a hangar in Plankton, South Dakota
Engine & Propeller
- Engine Type
- Piston
- Engine Count
- 1
Asking Price
$89,900
Aircraft Location
Melbourne, FL, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Aug 17, 2025: $89,900(-$2,000) - trade-a-plane
Aug 12, 2025: $91,900 - trade-a-plane
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Asking Price
$89,900
Aircraft Location
Melbourne, FL, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Aug 17, 2025: $89,900(-$2,000) - trade-a-plane
Aug 12, 2025: $91,900 - trade-a-plane
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Asking Price
$89,900