N2DL - 2006 VANS RV 8A

2006

VANS

RV-8A

N2DL

80583

Used

1292

This gorgeous Van’s RV-8A is equipped with the 180 hp O-360, Hartzell constant speed prop, and IFR Garmin G3X Touch panel with GTN 650 and GFC 500 autopilot. It features Oshkosh Lindy award-winning workmanship and a meticulously reproduced T-6A Texan II paint scheme with colors matching the Fed-Std-595 specs. Built light and straight, this aircraft has superb performance and includes a smoke system for airshow/flyover work – or just for fun. It has been well-maintained with many upgrades and has no accident history. Comes with fresh annual, has good compressions and new main tires. Awards: Oshkosh Bronze Lindy (2006) Sun’n’Fun Outstanding Aircraft (2007) Best of Show at several other fly-in events Other Notes: *Aircraft is actively being flown so the airframe/tach times will increase accordingly Seller & Builder will require both the Buyer and Buyer’s spouse to sign a Hold Harmless Agreement (liability waiver) as a condition of the sale.

All structural components internally primed for corrosion resistance Smoke oil system (Smoke System Helper with 4 gal. tank installs in front baggage compartment with quick disconnects for easy installation/removal). Panel/airframe also wired for wingtip pyro (smoke canisters). 1/4” thick windshield (remainder of canopy is standard 3/16” thickness) AeroLEDs Pulsar strobes and nav lights Fly LEDs landing lights with wig-wag Heated GAP26 pitot probe with integrated AOA port Front gear leg stiffener & Beringer nosewheel upgrades Custom 10 lb quick-removable tail ballast weight improves pitch handling qualities when solo 406 Mhz ACK E-04 ELT

356

STOH

Lycoming O-360-A1A (180 hp) Original overhaul performed by Aerosport Power using new or first-run parts Top overhaul performed at 848 hrs tach time, crankcase replaced at 1099 hrs Clean oil filter and normal oil analysis (Dec ‘23) Dual Lightspeed Plasma II electronic ignition (crank triggered, no moving parts or timing adjustments needed) SkyTec 149-NL starter B&C L-40 Main Alternator/Regulator B&C BC410-H Backup Alternator/Regulator (automatically picks up load if main alternator fails) Oil Cooler with cockpit airflow control for optimum oil temps year around Reiff preheater (sump pad + heater bands on each cylinder) Anodized SDS rocker covers with O-ring seals (easy removal for inspection & reduced leaks) Boost pump & Andair gascolator located in left wing root for cooler operation and ease of access

Hartzell HC-C2YR-1BF/F7496 (aluminum ‘blended airfoil’ constant speed) 1204 hrs TTSN This prop model was tested by Hartzell with the Lycoming O-360-A1A and Lightspeed ignition system Balance check performed at 896 hrs tach time Hub grease seals upgraded to Teflon seals to prevent leaks Cummins polished aluminum spinner

G3X Touch (10” GDU 465 touchscreen PFD/MFD) with internal SXM receiver (subscription req’d to receive satellite weather & music) G5 standby instrument (attitude & air data) GTN 650 Touchscreen IFR Navigator (Com/VOR/ILS/WAAS GPS) GEA 24 Engine Information System (EIS) with four cylinder CHT/EGT, fuel flow/totalizer, capacitive fuel probes (solid state, no floats or moving parts) GFC 500 dual axis digital autopilot (GSA 28 servos) with ESP & Autotrim GMC 305 autopilot control panel GTR 200 (Com radio #2) GMA 245 audio panel GTX 23ES Mode S transponder (ADS-B Out) GDL 39 ADS-B In weather/traffic receiver GI 260 AOA indicator

Canopy Cover Rudder gust lock & pitot cover Towbar Battery charger with quick connect Travel toolkit

T-6A Texan II paint scheme

Cleaveland seats with Temperfoam cushions Front seat stick is Infinity fighter-style grip with electric pitch/roll trim, flaps, PTT, boost pump, AP disconnect, & smoke system control Dual controls (stick, rudder pedals, throttle, flaps, trim, PTT in back seat) Anodized throttle quadrants In-flight adjustable front rudder pedals Lower edge of instrument panel raised 1”, front control stick grip raised and moved aft for better ergonomics Portable halon fire extinguisher Aileron pushrod wingroot seals to prevent cold air ingress

Other Items Included in Sale: Airframe, Engine, & Propeller logbooks Airworthiness Certificate & Registration RV-8A POH including W&B Maintenance/Inspection information, wiring diagrams & misc equipment information