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

This 2018 Vans RV-8, registered VH-YKY, is a low-time experimental homebuilt with just 177 hours total time on the airframe since its first Australian registration in 2018. It is powered by a Lycoming IO-360-M1B engine producing 180 horsepower, paired with a Sensenich 72FM859-1 propeller. The engine has a recommended TBO of 1,800 hours, while the propeller’s OEM recommended TBO is 2,000 hours. The annual inspection is due on 14 August 2026. The aircraft is located in Melbourne, Victoria, and is being offered for sale by the registered operator, Todd Kelly, for $143,482 USD.

Year
2018
Make
Van's Aircraft
Series
RV-8 / RV-8A
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
Prop 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

$143,482

Aircraft Location

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Jul 22, 2026: $143,482(+$1,969) - controller

Jun 25, 2026: $141,513(-$22,457) - controller

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

+5 more price changes

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First Seen: Jan 28, 2026

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Asking Price

$143,482