2018 Van’s RV-8

Hitchcock Aviation is offering a stunning Van’s RV-8 for sale. This aircraft has only 101 hours on the airframe, 101 hours on the IO-360 engine, and zero hours on the Whirlwind HRT propeller, equipped with a Garmin G3X panel. The Van’s RV-8 is a renowned two-seat, tandem low-wing plane celebrated for its “total performance” design, merging high-speed cross-country travel, aerobatics, and short-field capabilities. It has a bubble canopy for excellent visibility and is powered by a 190 HP engine, achieving speeds over 200 mph.
This RV-8 is ready to fly, with a recent annual conditional inspection. Priced competitively at $175,000

$175,000.00

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Registration Number: N889WT
Serial Number: 83469
Year: 2018
Manufacturer: Vans
Model: RV-8
Location: Stevensville, MT (32S)
Condition: Used
Flight Rules: VFR
Number of Seats: 2

Additional information

Registration Number	N889WT
Year	2018
Manufacturer	Vans
Model	RV-8
Engine Specifications	Total Time Engine: 101 Hrs. SNEW Engine Model: Superior Vantage IO-360 10:1 Pistons (190hp) Silverhawk Ex Fuel Injection System – EX-5VA1
Avionics & Radios	Garmin 10” G3X Touch Garmin 7” G3X Touch Garmin Auto Pilot GFC500 Garmin Approach Target AOA G-Meter Bose Powered Headset Jacks
Airframe	Total Time Air Frame: 101 Hrs.
Propeller	Total Time: 0 Hrs. SNEW S/N 74RV-159 Prop Model: Whirlwind 74HRT – Constant Speed Saber Manufacturing 2.5” Propeller Extension
Modifications/Conversions	Van Quick Build Wings, Fuselage, Flaps, Ailerons One plug harnesses Wings Steinair Electronics and Wiring E-Mag P Model Ignition Sky Designs Aluminum Gear Legs – New Upgraded Gearboxes with access panels 8.00×6 MLG Tires, Wheels, Axle upgraded Wheel Pants Available Bottom Hinged Dash For Easy Access To Instruments Show Planes Tip Over Canopy w/fast back and cowling Oregon Air Seats – Heated Aft Seat Available Aft Stick Ready and Available Crow Enterprizes 5-point Seat Harnesses Adjustable Rudder Pedals LED Landing and Taxi Lights with Wig-Wag option LED Position LED Strobes ELT Dash Mounted Remote Cold Air Induction Reiff Engine Preheat Odyssey Battery Battery Tender Electric Flaps Electric Elevator and Aileron Trim Vertical Power Fuses Custom Painted Propeller Blades and Spinner Decal Wraps USB Charging Port 12v Charging Plug Halon Fire Extinguisher
Inspection	Fresh Annual Condition Inspection completed May 2026 Balanced Prop May 2026 ELT Artex Battery New May 2026 Fuel Capacity 41 Gallons Empty Weight 1076lbs, Gross Weight 1800lbs Some Damage History – All Damaged Parts Replaced Complete Logbooks, Documentation, and Purchases Superior Crankshaft AD 2020-25-12 – Crankshaft replaced 2021