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2018 Van's Aircraft RV-8Experimental Aircraft • Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

This 2018 Vans RV-8, registered as VH-YKY, is a low-time example based in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. The airframe and Lycoming IO-360-M1B engine, rated at 180 horsepower, have accumulated just 177 hours in service since its first registration in Australia in 2018. The airframe is serial number 83012, and the engine serial is EL-36478-51E, with an 1,800-hour TBO. The Sensenich 72FM859-1 propeller has a recommended TBO of 2,000 hours. The aircraft is currently being offered by the registered operator, Todd Kelly, and has an annual condition inspection due on August 14, 2026.

Year
2018
Make
Van's Aircraft
Series
RV-8
Model
RV-8
Tail #
VH-YKY
Serial #
83012

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Specifications

Category
Experimental
Intended Use
Recreational

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
177 hrs
Engine 1 Time
177 hrs
Inspection Status
Annual due 14.8.2026

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Make
Lycoming
Engine Model
IO-360-M1B
Engine Power
180 HP
Propeller Model
Sensenich 72FM859-1 (85)

Asking Price

$163,970

Aircraft Location

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

May 1, 2026: $163,970(+$1,064) - controller

Apr 25, 2026: $162,906(+$2,326) - controller

Mar 22, 2026: $160,580(-$821) - controller

+3 more price changes

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First Seen: Jan 28, 2026

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Asking Price

$163,970