Van's Aircraft RV6A For Sale

This RV6A is sold. Do you have an RV6 or RV6A you want to sell, or a Glasair II, Glasair III or Glastar, Lancair 360, Lancair Legacy, Lancair IV or Lancair ES, finished or not, this website or one built for your perfect machine, may be the perfect spot to advertise. Please contact me (panelmaker@earthlink.net) when you want the maximum value for your perfect aircraft. Clearly this site is for an RV6 / RV6A aircraft but RV-4, RV-8, RV-7, RV-9 and RV-10 and RV-11 pages are available for you to advertise your aircraft. To all who expressed interest in this fine aircraft we thank you. The information on the airplane will remain in place until someone else wants their airplane sold ... this website will remain on the internet to show off ... YOUR AIRPLANE.

Lycoming Engine and Sensenich Propeller

What a great combination ... RV-6A -- Lycoming -- Sensenich!

This RV-6A has a factory new engine ... Lycoming O-360 A1A, with <63>

The fixed pitch Sensenich Propeller (85" pitch) made for the RV-6A and 180 solid horsepower of the brand new Lycoming O-360 A1A gets you off the ground QUICK … less than 300’ (less than 500’ at max gross weight). All Van’s airplanes are quick to break the bonds but a light weight (1,100 lbs.) that is aerodynamically slick with a high powered engine will perform even better than published numbers.

Serious horse power + serious pitch (85") = SERIOUS PERFORMANCE.

Oil Cooler

The Niagra Development oil cooler model 20002A is easily capable of keeping the 180 hp Lycoming’s oil cool. Oil temperatures in the summer in Houston hover around 180 degrees Farenheit. Winter temperatures around 170dF. If that’s too cool for you, a smaller opening to the cooler will move the temp up for you … but why? Cool is good.

60 Ampere Alternator

A hefty 60 amp alternator supplies ample supply of energy to power everything in the panel, lights and more. This is the Vans ES14684 power unit.

Starter by Sky-Tec.

Flyweight 7.8 pounds of nothing but muscle to turn the 180 hp Lycoming. This is the "No Bendix - Electromechanical Solenoid"! Permanent magnet with a 10# weight savings over OEM and twice the spin speed to quickly start the Lycoming.

Electronic International Instruments

Smart Engine Analyzer model SR-8A. Brings an understanding to the pilot of the engine environment. From the Aircraft Spruce catalog … “A truly automatic engine analyzer, the Smart Analyzer not only scans constantly but it also keeps track of vital engine temperatures and alerts you when a problem starts to occur. Most other analyzers only display temperatures, leaving the calculations up to the pilot. Smart Analyzer automatically scans through its channels, memorizing temperatures, calculating temperature spreads and determines an over/under temperature condition, alerting you the moment a problem occurs. It's like having a co-pilot watching over your engine while you take care of the flying.“

Oil Temperature and Pressure Gauge

“The OPT-1 is a dual instrument which features dual 90 degree graphic analog displays. Select to view pressure or temperature on the digital display using the toggle switch on the front panel.OTP-1 measure to 1 PSI and oil temperature to 1°F on the digital display. It incorporates an external pressure transducer and temperature probe that are mounted in the engine compartment. The instrument is backlit for night operation and operates on 12 or 24V system. Oil pressure range is 25-100 PSI and oil temp. range is 65°-240°F.”

(Aircraft Spruce)

Volt / Ampere Meter

“The VA-1A is a FAA/PMA approved instrument which features a discharge warning light to act as an early warning device alerting you as soon as discharging begins. This is critical in giving the pilot as much time as possible to reduce electrical load and extend the life of the battery in flight. Also, by monitoring load currents to .1 amps the pilot can check important aircraft functions such as retracts, boost pumps, transmitter power, pilot heat, navigation lights, transponder, strobes, and any other electrical equipment.” “It is backlit for night operation and operates on 12 volts …”

for this aircraft. (Aircraft Spruce)

Additional Instruments

• Vans Electric tachometer

The panel

CNC cut instrument panel with an emphasis on ease of maintenance. Yes there is an easy way to get behind the instruments from …. in front of the panel. Made of 6061T6 0.060” with a rigid bottom stringer … that means this panel is not bent at the bottom! It has a 1/8” 2024 angle stringer for the bottom structural member. Sturdy is an understatement. The “8 pack” is removable for easy access to all wiring, tubing, plumbing … what ever.

Power Distribution

The Composite Design Power Panel has most breakers in one neat package.

And there's several instrument specific breakers for triple safety after the master and power panel.

One last word ... there's also a utility plug at the top right corner of the instrument panel just in case mama needs to power her 12v curling iron ... or spare GPS.

The Bendix King KMD-150 Multi Function Display with GPS -- NAV

Are you flying without one now? The Bendix King KMD-150 (MFD with GPS) displays clearly and in bright sunlight. Look at the specifications from King and the pictures of it operational.

From the Bendix-King website:

“With its big, 5” diagonal screen, the KMD 150 presents a broad coverage area, making flying easier and more convenient. Combining Jeppesen® aeronautical data, cartographic mapping and GPS navigation information, the KMD 150 shows you everything from flight plans to waypoints and airports, NDBs, intersections, VORs, special-use airspace, rivers, roads, lakes, cities, railroad tracks and towers, terrain elevation and WX-500 Stormscope® data. Its database can also be customized, enabling you to view the specific information you want to see, at the map ranges you want to use. There’s even a handy de-clutter feature that, at the pilot’s option, removes detail as you zoom out, and remembers your preferences for future reference.”

Bendix Transponder KT-76a

4096 responding frequencies with Mod "C". TSO'd. Bendix-King has the specifications which of course meet FAA requirements for all flight levels the RV-6A is approved for.

Communications

A German precision made Becker communications AR 4201 VHF-AM-Transceiver lets you talk and listen at great distance and with clarity rivaled by none. Five (5) watts carrier (16 PEP).

Intercom

The PS-PM 1000 II Intercom is a standard for experimental aircraft. Features such as Pilot Isolate, Soft Mute, Auto Fail Safe and many other worthwhile features are found in this unit. Copilot controls too.

Ray Allen G207 RAC Stick Grip with 7 selectors means keeping hands on the stick rather than reaching for a button or switch. The forward switch is the Push to Talk (PTT). There are also 4 used momentary buttons to select trim (aileron and elevator), 2 are unused and available for you to customize.

Lighting and Strobes

Whelan lighting and strobes model number A490TC . Fully FAA approved set for night flying.

ELT

AmeriKing Corporation manufactured model AK-450 installed. Runs on standard D cell batteries and includes all the latest technologies: coherent beacon for satellite reception, voice transmission capability, etc. Size 4.27" wide x 2.95" high x 5.64" long. Weight with batteries 2 lb. 10 oz. Four year warranty.

This aircraft is populated with new instrumentation throughout. Here is a nice presentation of the flight instruments:

Airspeed indicator

Model IF UMA-16-310-241D from Vans marked with the speeds applicable to the RV-6A. White, green and yellow marked. It indicates both knots and miles per hour. Mostly it stays at near the top of the yellow right next to that little red mark!

RC Allen Electric attitude Indicator RCA 26.

Similar in appearance to A.I.D. RC Allen Model RCA 22-7, but the RCA 26 employs an electrically driven gyro rotor. FAA TSO-C4c

Vertical Card Compass PAI 700

The PAI 700 is a dry compass without the leaks, slow response and it has a full display of the all quadrants in their true relation to line of flight. And guess what? East is east and west is west on this little jewel. TSO’d.

Altimeter Model ALT20INF-3N

This is a 3 pointer, with barometric window and has warning stripes. Calibrated to 20,000 with baro window displayed in inches of mercury.

Electric Turn Coordinator Gyro – Model BZW-4B

Leather Seats with Conform Foam

Classic Aero Designs seats and interior accessories add comfort and style to this RV-6A and are constructed using the highest quality materials and workmanship. These are installed and look and smell great!

"Internal foam components are not just flat pieces, but are cut to contoured shapes to fit the shape of the occupant. The foam in the seat cushion also features Confor foam. This advanced foam relieves pressure concentrations that cause discomfort so you can enjoy those long flights without thinking about your seat."

Matching stick boots are included. Corner seams are french seamed, and a full length zipper fits over the large stick grips.

Yes there are side covers. Remember lite is speed. But if you must have side panels, it shall be done.

Fuel

Vans fuel pressure gauge and dual (L&R) fuel gauges by Van too.

Supporting equipment

• Andair GAS375M gascolator
• Oil sump quick change plug

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Every qualified buyer can get some stick time in the plane before purchase. Kicking the tires is one thing but feeling the wind in your hair is something else all together. This plane lives at IWS ( West Houston Airport ) in Houston, Texas and is ready to roll. A nice calm sunny day is preferred for obvious reasons.

The price of the aircraft is: The airplane was sold at a reasonable/fair price.

How do we qualify the airplane as one you will buy?

Condition inspection is current. But we’ll also:

• remove the cowlings for your inspection.
• show you results of the last inspection
• perform a proper compression check after a check ride (an expense is incurred)
• examine oil level before and after a check ride to verify use
• give you access to all documents for all equipment on the airplane
• what else would you like to see?

What are your expectations of the airplane that will satisfy you that the airplane is one you want to buy?

• Recent Condition Inspection passed
• Everything works as advertised
• Everything looks like it is new (as it is Clean)
• Innovative ideas on cowling and hinge pin use
• Clear unscratched canopy
• Ease of operation for all control surfaces, flaps and trims too
• Weight and Balance up to date
• Flight performance as promised

What you require to commit to purchase this aircraft.

• Walk around reveals no squawks or flaws apparent
• Ease of movement of all control surfaces
• Flaps mechanism controls deployed (minimal movement when manually exercised)
• Sliding canopy easily operates and latches / seals
• All instruments are fully functional
• Engine starts with ease and runs smoothly
• Brakes operate left stop right stop
• Mag check reveals proper drops (±75 rpm)
• Mixture will cutoff engine
• Mags cut off engine
• Switch cut off engine
• Carb heat drops engine by ±75 rpm
• Full throttle static rpm is 2,400 +
• Radio check (123.05 IWS FBO)
• Navigation equipment operates and locates aircraft correctly
• Take off run of < 300 feet?
• General flying characteristics are as Van’s Aircraft advertise
• Vne will not be demonstrated but high speed level flight of to 200 mph will
• Slow flight has no surprising attributes
• Slow flight in landing config is controllable (Vso) at max gross weight of 1650# is 55KIAS at STP. This may or may not be demonstrated depending on fuel load and passenger/pilot weight
• Pre-stall characteristics as per Van’s specifications (we will not stall the aircraft)
• Navigation equipment operates as advertised by King
• Transponder in Mod C is functional as per approach (call and confirm)
• Altimeter check with approach control/transponder
• Engine parameters at cruise are as stated by owner
• Distant radio reception is observed (60 miles … Galveston 123.05)
• Requested flight regimes
• Pattern easily handled by flying characteristics
• Landing as Vans specs
• Rollout and parking ease
• Shutdown
• Deplane

If the airplane can be shown to deliver on the expectations outlined here and the ones you request (within reason), our expectation is that you will buy the airplane. The only remaining issue is payment. You must decide how are you going to pay for the plane. We will request 20% of agreed purchase price with cash or a cashiers check (we will cash the check) for which we will hold the plane for 7 days (that is a Saturday through the following Friday as an example.) After the check clears and at the end of that period we expect the balance in the form of a cleared check or other agreed to method. If the balance is not received by the end of the one calender week, we will refund 100% of the down payment amount to you in the form of a check (after the down payment check has cleared) unless other terms are agreed.

The Test Flight

A pre-flight payment of $250 will go to reduce the purchase price if a contract is executed. If not executed you will forfeit $150 for sharing the expense of the flight.

Are YOU Qualified?

Pilot? Current medical? Experience in a Van’s aircraft?

None of these are necessary but to fully appreciate the quality of construction, nimbleness, handling quality of this aircraft …it would be helpful if you had a yardstick from which to measure.

If you purchase the airplane you:

1. should confirm fuel tank sensors accuracy, dipping is best
2. should confirm the EGT sensors accuracy
3. should confirm the CHT sensors accuracy
4. should confirm tachometer accuracy
5. should confirm oil pressure / temperature indicator is accurate
6. should confirm fuel pressure indicator is accurate
7. must sign a release form
8. must sign a purchase agreement
9. will become qualified in the aircraft type before departure or before you fly it

Clear blue skies to follow you.

NOTE: You can click on the pictures below to see a higher resolution version of the picture. This plane is built so well, we want you to be able to look at it close up so you can see for yourself.

Exterior Photos
Cockpit Photos
Firewall Forward Photos