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2015 Vans RV-8 // Extremely Clean // N195BM

Auction Start: December 4, 2024
Auction End: December 11, 2024 12:00 pm

RV-8 Details

Make:

VANS (JEFFERY R. JOHNSON)

Model:

RV-8

Year:

2015

Auction Start Date:
December 4, 2024
Auction Start Date:

2024-12-04

Serial No:

82157

Seat:

2

Category:

Experimental

Time:

420

Location: Cartersville, GA
Description: This is a one of a kind RV8 build that shows the craftsmanship and thought of the current builder and owner. The most incredible part of the build is the Franklin engine that was assembled from new old stock parts, with fuel injection and electronic ignition. The airplane also features a large useful load, and great panel. The aircraft is looking for a new home due the current owners change in mission.
Airframe Details
  • 2015 Jeffery R. Johnson RV-8 Tailwheel
  • Registration Number: N195BM
  • Serial Number: 82157
  • Aircraft Total Time: 420
  • Gross Weight: 2000 LB. 
  • Empty Weight: 1163 LB. 
  • Useful Load: 837 LB. 
  • Fuel Capacity: 42 gallons
  • AUX Tank: 10 gallons
  • Range: 817 nm (max)
  • Normal Cruise: 182 knots
Engine Details
  • Franklin EXPCIO-350E (certified 220 block matches McCauley Prop)
  • S/N: 1
  • Engine Total Time: 420
  • (220 HP Derated to 196 HP)
  • Airflow Performance fuel Injection system 
  • Electro Air electronic ignition 
  • Compressions 1. 77/80 2. 78/80 3. 78/80 4. 78/80 5. 77/80 6. 76/80
Propeller Details
  • McCauley 201 2 bladed prop 78 inch
  • S/N 051109
  • Blade S/N ZH26238 ZH26239
  • Prop Total Time: 420
Avionics Details
  • 2x Grand Rapids Sport SX EFIS
  • Garmin GNS 430 WAAS
  • Garmin SL40 COMM
  • Garmin GMA 240 audio panel 
  • Garmin 327 transponder
  • Gemini 
  • Garmin Transponder ADS-B In/Out
  • GRT Engine Monitor
  • Tru Trak Vision autopilot 
  • GRT engine information system
  • GRT fuel senders float type
  • IFR Equipped and capable
Additional Features
  • Flame Engineering Engine Pre heater
  • New Odyssey battery
  • Engine parts are readily available
  • Builder is available for consultation regarding power plant and airframe systems
  • Grove gear blended airfoil
  • Grove brakes and wheels magnesium 
  • Todd’s tinted canopy 
  • Wheel pants to be painted prior to auction
  • LED lighting
  • 10 gallon aux 
  • 42 gallon main tanks
  • Adjustable rudder pedals
  • Trim and push to talk on stick
  • Includes rear rudder pedal kit 
  • Aircraft flies straight with no trim tabs
Exterior
Overall silver with black lettering, cowling features red and yellow checkers.
Interior
Overall gray with gray cloth seating.
Auction Details
Contact Phone: 254-735-5030
Contact Email: aircrew@airspaceauctions.com
Registration Number: N195BM
Make: VANS (JEFFERY R. JOHNSON)
Model: RV-8
Required Deposit: $3,000
Buyers Premium: 6%
Start Date: December 4, 2024
End Date: December 11, 2024 12:00 pm
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RV-8 Details

Make:

VANS (JEFFERY R. JOHNSON)

Model:

RV-8

Year:

2015

Auction Start Date:
December 4, 2024
Auction Start Date:

2024-12-04

Serial No:

82157

Seat:

2

Category:

Experimental

Time:

420

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