2004 Vans RV-8

Description

200 HP angle-valve Lycoming, Hartzell constant speed. Located at Dalton, GA (DNN).

Airframe

• 2004 quickbuild kit
• 1,160 hours total time
• Empty weight 1,166 lbs / Gross 1,800 lbs (634 lbs useful)
• Condition inspection completed July 2026

Engine / prop

• Lycoming IO-360-A1B6 (200 HP)
• 1,140 SMOH
• Dual ignition: one Light Speed Engineering Plasma II electronic ignition and one impulse-coupled magneto
• Hartzell 2-blade constant speed prop
• Compressions: #1 60/80, #2 78/80, #3 66/80, #4 78/80

Performance

• 175 KTAS on 8.7 GPH

Aircraft was in a freshwater flood during Hurricane Helene in 2024. Wings and tail section were removed and cleaned. Engine was flushed with diesel immediately after flood. Airframe reassembled and returned to service July 2026. Flown 70 hours since flood. Logs available.