2021 Vans RV-8Single-Engine Piston Aircraft • TX, USA

This 2021 VANS RV-8, registered as N5785K, is a meticulously built experimental aircraft with 209 total hours on both its airframe and its Hartzell carbon fiber constant-speed propeller. The aircraft is powered by a Barrett Precision Engines TITAN IO-375 engine that was balanced, surgically assembled, and performance tuned, with complete dyno sheets provided. It is equipped for IFR flight with a complete Garmin G3X Touch avionics suite, including three touch screens, a GPS-175 WAAS navigator, a GMC 507 autopilot, a GTX 45R transponder with ADS-B In/Out, and a G5 backup instrument with battery. Additional features include dual PMAG ignition,...

Year: 2021

Make: Vans

Series: RV-8

Model: RV-8

Tail #: N5785K

Serial #: 83641

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Specifications

Category: Single-Engine Piston

Intended Use: Aerobatic, Recreational

Flight Rules: IFR

Useful Load: 735 lbs

Seats: 2

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time: 209 hrs

Engine 1 Time: 209 hrs

Prop 1 Time: 209 hrs (SNEW)

Inspection Status: Condition inspection completed on 12-19-25

Avionics

GPS

Garmin GPS-175 - Navigator (WAAS)

Comms

Garmin GTR 20 - GTR COMM

Garmin GMC 507 - GMC Autopilot, GSA Servos (Roll Pitch)

Weather

Garmin GDL 52R - GDL (Sirius/XM receiver)

Traffic

Traffic Alert & Collision Avoidance Warning

ADSB

Garmin GTX 45R - GTX Transponder (ADS-B) OUT

ADS-B In

Garmin GTX 45R - GTX Transponder (ADS-B) OUT

PFD

Garmin G3X Touch - Screens (Two Front), w/Battery

MFD

Garmin G3X Touch - Screens (One Rear seat passenger screen)

EMS

Garmin GEA 24 - GEA Engine Monitor, Lean Assist

Additional Equipment

Exhaust System

Vetterman Exhaust - custom, 4 pipe

Fuel Injection

Airflow Performance - Fuel Injection

Ignition System

PMAG - Dual PMAGS

Oil Filter

K&P Oil Filter - K&P Permanent

Oil Cooler

13 Row Oil Cooler with Show Planes Shutter controls

Battery

Earth X Battery - Lightweight X Lithium-Ion with recommended charger

Smoke System

Smoking Planes - Smoke System, completely hidden below forward baggage compartment

Interior

Very comfortable leather interior completed by Rusty Black Custom interiors, Hooker 5 point harnesses front and rear, Infiniti military style Stick Grips front and rear, Dual Controls, Pilot Adjustable Rudder Pedals

Lighting

FLYLEDS - FLYLEDS LED Landing and Taxi Lights, Nav and Strobe Lights, WIG WAG recognition lights, optional interior lights include both white or blue night illumination for cockpit and baggage compartment

Power Receptacles

Stratus Power Receptacles (Front / Rear), Airborne Cell Phone and iPad Stratus Power Receptacle charging USB ports in both front and rear seat cockpit

Canopy

Todds Canopy - Tall Man Tinted Super nice soft lined cover with custom embroidery number (N5785K)

Landing Gear

Grove Landing Gear - Main is Airfoil Aluminum Gun Drilled, (w/inflatable tire),

Pitot / AOA

Garmin GAP 26 - GAP Heated Pitot AOA

Headsets

Bose Headset - 2 New Noise Canceling with carrying cases

Interior & Exterior

Interior Rating: 10/10

Interior Year: 2021

Paint Rating: 10/10

Paint Year: 2021

Interior Notes: Very comfortable leather interior completed by Rusty Black Custom interiors. Hooker 5 point harnesses front and rear. Infiniti military style Stick Grips front and rear. Dual Controls. Pilot Adjustable Rudder Pedals.