2018 Van's RV-9 | IFR | 300 Hours

Detailed Description

2018 Van's RV-9 ' IFR ' 300 Hours

Asking $159,000

An efficient, low-time RV-9 for weekend trips, cross-country travel, and building flight time and experience. With 36 gallons of fuel capacity and economy cruise around 6.1 GPH, it's a practical way to explore more of the country. I completed my instrument training and checkride in this aircraft.

New to tailwheel flying? Tailwheel instruction and RV transition training are available through qualified instructors. With a good instructor and structured practice, the transition can be more approachable than you might expect. It's also a rewarding way to sharpen rudder coordination, directional control, and stick-and-rudder skills. For newer pilots and time builders, RV transition and tailwheel training fees can be included in the final sale by agreement.

Runway options include concrete and asphalt, suitable maintained grass strips, and firm, smooth gravel runways where surface conditions and aircraft configuration permit. Runway length, surface condition, aircraft limitations, and pilot proficiency always determine suitability.

Aircraft

• 300 hours total time on airframe, engine, and propeller
• Lycoming O-320 with fixed-pitch propeller
• Tailwheel configuration and tip-up canopy
• 36-gallon fuel capacity
• Economy cruise approximately 6.1 GPH
• Cruise approximately 145-160 mph TAS, depending on power setting and conditions
• Autopilot, electric flaps, heated pitot, and LED/nav/interior lighting

Avionics & records

• Dynon SkyView
• Garmin GPS 175 WAAS navigator
• Garmin G5 backup
• ADS-B equipped
• IFR inspections current into 2027
• Annual/condition inspection current
• Full logbooks, build logs, and blueprints

Maintenance & condition

Recent oil change, compression checks, borescope inspection, and oil sampling. 2026 service includes new main and backup batteries, maintenance on both magnetos, and propeller balance.

Exterior approximately 8/10, with some vinyl wear and scratches on the plastic. Includes vent covers, pitot cover, wheel chocks, two sets of keys, sunshades, and removable thermal tint.

Contact me for more details, logbook review, or to arrange a viewing.