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2016 Van's Aircraft RV-12Single-Engine Piston Aircraft • Durham, NC, USA

This 2016 VANS RV-12, registration N425SM, is a Special Light-Sport Aircraft (SLSA) project with 602 total hours on its airframe, Rotax 912 ULS engine, and propeller. The aircraft has a clean title, no accident history, and has always been hangared. It has been extensively maintained and refurbished by the current owner, an FAA-certified LSRM-A with Rotax iRMT training. Key features include dual Garmin G3X EFIS avionics, a dual-axis autopilot, and a brand-new gearbox, with the seller noting no known unresolved issues with the engine, gearbox, fuel, ignition, or electrical systems.

The aircraft is not currently airworthy and requires...

Year
2016
Make
Van's Aircraft
Series
RV-12 / RV-12IS
Model
RV-12
Tail #
N425SM
Serial #
S12073

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Recreational
Flight Rules
VFR
Useful Load
528 lbs
Seats
2

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
602 hrs
Engine 1 Time
602 hrs
Prop 1 Time
602 hrs
Inspection Status
Condition inspection required.

Avionics

PFD

Garmin G3X - Dual EFIS

AP

Garmin Dual Axis Autopilot

Interior & Exterior

Interior Year
2016
Paint Year
2016
Exterior Notes
Cosmetic paint touch-ups. Bottom tailcone skin and avionics bay cover (forward upper fuselage skin) were replaced during maintenance and are currently not painted. Minor rudder skin dent (repairable, or rudder skin can be straightforwardly replaced by someone with appropriate experience and credentials).

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Model
912 ULS

Asking Price

$110,000

Aircraft Location

Durham, NC, USA

Listing Details

Project
For Sale

Price History

Feb 4, 2026: $110,000 - trade-a-plane

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First Seen: Feb 4, 2026

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Asking Price

$110,000