Van's Aircraft RV-8Experimental Aircraft • Granbury, TX, USA
This 2026 Vans RV-8, offered at $184,500 by owner and builder Don Christiansen, represents a low-time example with just 747 total hours since new. The aircraft is powered by a custom Thunderbolt XIO-390 producing 212 horsepower, equipped with dual PMags and a Hartzell 74-inch Blended Airfoil propeller. Always hangared and with no damage history per the seller, it was built with a Grove aluminum airfoil landing gear and features a six-inch raised bar at the back of the pilot seat to aid entry and exit, along with adjustable rudder pedals.
The panel is built around a Dynon 10-inch Skyview Classic with Dynon autopilot and ADS-B in/out,...
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Specifications
- Category
- Experimental
- Intended Use
- Recreational
Hours, Logs & Inspections
- Total Time
- 747 hrs
Avionics
PFD
Dynon SkyView Classic - 10"
AP
Dynon Autopilot
ADSB
Dynon ADS-B - ADS-B in/out
ADS-B In
Dynon ADS-B - ADS-B in/out
GPS
Garmin 696 - with XM weather
Comms
Icon Radio/Intercom
Weather
Garmin 696 - with XM weather
Additional Equipment
Ignition System
Dual PMag
Landing Gear
Grove Aluminum Airfoil - Landing Gear
Fuel Tanks
Whisky Aviation Extended Range - Fuel Tanks
Baggage Area
Extended Baggage Area
Seats
Classic Aero Aviator Leather - Seats
Rudder Pedals
Adjustable Rudder Pedals
Entry/Exit Assistance
Six Inch Raised Bar Back Of Pilot Seat To Aid Entry/Exit
Exhaust System
Vetterman - Exhaust
Paint
Poplawski - Paint Job
Interior & Exterior
- Interior Notes
- Classic Aero Aviator Leather Seats
- Exterior Notes
- Poplawski Paint Job
Engine & Propeller
- Engine Type
- Piston
- Engine Count
- 1
- Engine Model
- XIO 390
- Engine Power
- 212 HP
- Propeller Model
- Hartzell 74" Blended Airfoil
Asking Price
$184,500
Aircraft Location
Granbury, TX, USA
Listing Details
- For Sale
Price History
Aug 18, 2026: $184,500 - barnstormers
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Asking Price
$184,500
Aircraft Location
Granbury, TX, USA
Listing Details
- For Sale
Price History
Aug 18, 2026: $184,500 - barnstormers
Contact Seller
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Asking Price
$184,500