N985BD - 2014 VANS RV 7

2014

VANS

RV-7

N985BD

73545

VFR

Used

0TX1 (Pecan Plantation Airpark - West of Fort Worth)

128

2

Price reduced - N895BD - Beautiful 2014 Vans RV-7, always hangared & very clean, no known damage history, fresh Valley Aircraft Major Overhaul, 165HP 9:1 roller O-320-E2A, with Vetterman crossover exhaust and Catto all-composite fixed pitch prop, 100% Service Bulletins, Transponder & Static Cert at 06/24 annual. TTAF 128, TSMOH 38, TTP 6. Gross 1800#, Empty 1049#, Useful 751#, Neutral 79.89” CG. Simple, light, quick, easy to land fun. Note; Contact is aircraft owner. N5BD is my personal aircraft.

Very clean, always hangared, no known damage history

38

SMOH

May 2023 - Overhaul by Valley Aircraft, Inc. - Winchester, VA (see overehaul entry below for additional details). Lycoming O-320-E2A 9:1 165HP major overhaul with Rick Roman crankshaft, new Superior roller cam crankcase, cam & tappets, new Lycoming Cylinders, overhauled Marvel-Schebler MA-4SPA carb.

Purchase includes a New Catto all-composite 2-blade 68X71 climb prop (to be installed prior to sale).

A new Anti-Splat crankcase vacuum system and magnetic oil drain plug. Also, a new Sabre Manufacturing brass propeller spacer corrects Weight & Balance to 79.89", slightly forward of the hard to achieve perfect 80" sought by RV builders. The neutral CG makes 5BD delightful to handle and easy to land.

Yes

MGL Gen3 Explorer iEFIS PFD with full engine monitoring, MGL V6 Com, TruTrak Gemini backup PFD, Garmin GMA240, GNC300, MD41, Sandia 165-R TXPDR, uAvionics Echo UAT with SkyFyx GPS ADSB out.

ARTEX 406/121.5 ELT, carbon monoxide detector

Professional paint by Jim Russell Aircraft Re-finishing

2017

Flightline interior, Crow 5-point harnesses

2014

Extensive condition inspection completed 06/24. 100% compliance with Van's Service Bulletins, notices, letters. TXPDR & static system cert due 05/26. New Odyssey Extreme ships & Gemini backup PFD batteries.. Disclaimer: Specifications are believed to be accurate and complete, however it is the responsibility of the purchaser to verify the aircraft's specifications. We welcome and encourage physical inspection of the aircraft and review of its records.