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Vans AircraftExperimental & kit · marietta, GA

1994 Vans RV-6

Price
$80,000
Year
1994
Total time
2,070 hours
Location
United States
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Specifications

General

Sale Status
For Sale
Make/Model
VANS RV-6
Registration #
N515SK
Serial #
20028
Total time
2070
Engine 1 Time
645 HOURS
Prop 1 Time
307 HOURS
Useful Load
602 lb
Condition
Used
Year Painted
1994
Interior Year
1994
Flight Rules
BTH

Airframe

  • Van's RV-6 tailwheel New Stinger, with upgraded hardware
  • Flyboy RV Rocket steering link upgrade
  • Fiberglass canopy, canopy overlaps rear section
  • Removable co-pilot stick
  • Manual pitch trim
  • Manual roll trim
  • Electric flaps
  • Pressure recovery wheel pants
  • Van's fiberglass gear leg fairings
  • Intersection fairings
  • TS Flightline braided brake lines throughout
  • Brake master cylinders rebuilt
  • Tire replacements documented
  • SteinAir dual USB charging ports
  • New battery cables after firewall battery relocation
  • Battery charger quick-connect
  • LED 3-in-1 nav / strobe lights
  • FlyLED landing / taxi light combo kit
  • Red LED panel lighting
  • Optional white panel lighting
  • Firewall battery relocation
  • Stainless cabin heat upgraded
  • Fire barrier sealing improvements
  • 3M Fire Barrier 2000
  • SB 00036 Rev 3 completed
  • ELT servicing / battery replacement
  • Pitot/static/transponder certifications
  • Annual condition inspections consistently documented
  • VOR accuracy checks documented
  • Corrosion corrected as

Engine

Compression
#1 78/80
  • Firewall-Forward Upgrades / Engine Enhancements
  • Before I owned the plane,
  • The plane had a prop strike in 2004. The engine was disassembled and inspected after the prop strike. Damaged components were replaced, reassembled, and returned to service. An entry in the logbook was made.
  • Lycoming O-320-D2B (160 HP)
  • 643 hours since major overhaul (SMOH) 17Feb2015.
  • Crankcase cleaned and inspected
  • Oil sump cleaned and inspected
  • Internal rotating components inspected
  • Main and rod bearings replaced as required
  • New/reconditioned accessory components
  • New Superior cylinders installed
  • Magneto / accessory work completed
  • Ignition / Electrical Upgrades
  • Dual P-Mag/E-Mag electronic ignition
  • DB9 programming interface
  • Plane Power alternator
  • Sky-Tec starter (2025)
  • New starter solenoid
  • New master/starter switch
  • Firewall-mounted Odyssey PC680 battery
  • Fuel / Induction / Oil System
  • SDS Aero O-ring induction tube flange upgrade
  • New Lycoming intake hardware
  • New TS Flightline oil return lines
  • Upgraded oil cooler / hoses
  • TS Flightline Fuel lines
  • Exhaust / Cooling
  • Vetterman exhaust
  • Lower cowl cooling louvers
  • Upper/Lower cowl rebuilt for tighter fit
  • 150W engine preheater
  • 2025 annual
  • Borescope
  • Oil Analysis
  • New NGK BR8ES plugs
  • P-Mag timing verified
  • #2 78/80
  • #3 78/80
  • #4 79/80

Avionics

Displays
RPM
Panel lighting
Red LED panel lighting
  • Steam-gauge IFR-capable panel with modern ADS-B and engine monitoring
  • Primary Flight Instruments (Six-Pack)
  • Airspeed Indicator (MPH)
  • Attitude Indicator
  • Altimeter
  • Turn Coordinator
  • Heading Indicator / Directional Gyro
  • Vertical Speed Indicator
  • Engine Monitoring
  • JPI EDM 830 Engine Monitor
  • Manifold Pressure (MAP)
  • Cylinder Head Temps (CHT)
  • Exhaust Gas Temps (EGT)
  • Fuel Flow (GPH)
  • Fuel Used
  • Fuel Remaining
  • Endurance at current burn
  • Carburetor Temperature
  • Oil Pressure
  • Oil Temperature
  • Voltage
  • Outside Air Temperature (OAT)
  • Navigation / Communication
  • Garmin GNC 250XL GPS / COM
  • King NAV radio
  • VOR / Glideslope receiver
  • Apollo SL-10 audio panel / intercom
  • Icom COM radio
  • Stratus Two ADSB In
  • Transponder / ADS-B
  • Trig TT22 Mode S Transponder
  • Trig TN72 ADS-B Out
  • Autopilot
  • Altitude Hold Autopilot
  • Cabin / Utility
  • Dual USB charging ports
  • Optional white lighting

Interior

  • Clean and original, functional keeping it light cross-country interior with thoughtful upgrades focused on comfort and utility rather than show-plane cosmetics.
  • Clean upholstery with torn seat fabric
  • Interior aileron boots installed
  • Dual USB charging ports on the pilot's side
  • Red LED panel lighting or white lighting
  • Removable co-pilot stick for added cabin flexibility

Detailed Description

Empty Weight
1,048 lbs
Gross Weight
1,650 lbs
Airframe Time
2,070 hours (continuing)
Fuel Capacity
36 gallons
S/N
20028
Compression (hot)
#1: 79/80
Additional engine details
Borescope at each annual
Highlights include
SB 00036 Rev 3 completed
Typical observed cruise
~154 MPH groundspeed @ 8,500 ft / ~8.1 GPH (best power) with 25-knot headwind

Remarks

The complete documentation package included
- Original Van's RV-6 construction plans

With published stall speeds of 44 knots full flap and 49 knots clean, this RV-6 may fall within FAA MOSAIC Sport Pilot performance criteria; buyer to confirm.

Detailed Description

  • VAN'S RV-6 TAILWHEEL - WELL-MAINTAINED, '160 HP LYCOMING,' ADS-B OUT
  • N515SK - Van's RV-6 Tailwheel
  • Well-maintained and thoughtfully upgraded, Van's RV-6 is built for reliable cross-country flying, efficiency, and strong performance.
  • This aircraft has been extensively maintained with documented upgrades and recent preventative maintenance. An IFR-capable panel (not currently IFR certified), excellent engine health, and numerous safety and reliability improvements make this a strong turnkey RV-6.
  • Airframe
  • Van's RV-6 Tailwheel
  • Manual pitch & roll trim
  • Electric flaps
  • Removable co-pilot stick
  • Fiberglassed canopy
  • Pressure recovery wheel pants
  • RV gear/intersection fairings
  • Engine
  • Lycoming O-320-D2B
  • 160 HP
  • 643 hours since major overhaul
  • Overhauled 17 Feb 2015 by Graham Aircraft Engines
  • #2: 78/80
  • #3: 78/80
  • #4: 79/80
  • Dual E-Mag / P-Mag ignition / DB9 connectors for programming
  • Plane Power alternator
  • Sky-Tec starter (2025)
  • New starter, battery solenoids, and Master switch (2025)
  • SDS Aero induction tube upgrades
  • New Lycoming intake hardware
  • Vetterman exhaust
  • 150W engine heater
  • Propeller
  • Sensenich Fixed Pitch
  • 70CM6516-0-79
  • Overhauled / repitched in 2020 to 81 from 79
  • 307 hours since overhaul
  • Avionics / Panel
  • Traditional six-pack layout with excellent engine monitoring.
  • JPI EDM 830 Engine Monitor
  • Garmin GNC 250XL
  • Trig TT22 Transponder
  • TN72 ADS-B Out
  • Apollo SL10 audio panel
  • King NAV radio (IFR capable)
  • VOR / glideslope
  • Altitude hold autopilot
  • Intercom
  • USB power outlets
  • Recent Maintenance / Upgrades
  • New TS Flightline fuel/primer lines
  • Braided brake lines
  • Pacific oil cooler
  • The battery was relocated to the firewall.
  • New alternator cabling
  • LED nav / strobe lighting
  • FlyLED landing/taxi lighting
  • New oil return lines
  • Updated induction components
  • New starter system components
  • Performance
  • Efficient cross-country performer.
  • ~198 MPH groundspeed @ 11,500 ft / ~4.2 GPH LOP with 40-knot tailwind
  • (Performance varies with loading, atmospheric conditions, and winds.)
  • Why Selling
  • The family grew, needing more than 2 seats.
  • Located in Georgia
  • Serious inquiries welcome.

Remarks

  • Vso Stall full flap (IAS) 50 mph/44 kt
  • Vs Stall flapless (IAS) 56 mph/49 kt
  • Documentation & Records
  • Digital copies of plans/logbooks
  • Physical airframe, engine, and propeller logbooks
  • Digital POH available
  • Digital Oil Analysis history

Aircraft record

N515SK

Registration

Registration
N515SK
Registered as
Kermanj Sohrab RV-6
Year
1994
Serial number
20028
Engine
Lycoming 0-320 Series · 180 hp
Certificate
Experimental
Airworthiness date
1994-04-28
Registered since
2016-11-30
Registration valid to
2029-11-30
Status
Valid

Accidents and incidents

None on record

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