2012 Van’s RV-8 – Eye-Catching, Fully Equipped, Turn-Key Performer

Turn heads on the ramp and enjoy serious performance in this stunning, professionally built 2012 Van’s RV-8. With its sharp Old Gold & Matterhorn White paint (2021) accented in black and a custom two-tone leather/vinyl interior, this RV-8 combines standout style with true cross-country capability.

Powered by a 180 HP Mattituck TMX-IO-360 and a smooth 3-blade MT constant-speed composite prop (48 hrs TTSN), it cruises comfortably at 165–175 KTAS, climbs at 1,500+ FPM, and is aerobatic capable with superb handling. With only 971.5 hours TTAF and 926.1 SMOH, it’s fully current and ready to fly.

Avionics & Systems:

Advanced Flight 3500 EFIS/PFD

Garmin GNS-430 NAV/COM/WAAS GPS

Trutrak DigiFlight II VS Autopilot (2-axis)

Garmin GTX-327 Mode C Transponder

GRT EIS M4000 Engine Monitor

Trans-Cal SSD120 Encoder

ACK E-04 406 MHz ELT

PS Engineering PM1000 Intercom

Airframe & Features:

971.5 hrs TTAF | Dual-stick tandem seating

Custom leather/vinyl cream & charcoal seats

Hooker Harness 5-point safety belts (both seats)

JD Air tailwheel fork & precision tailwheel

Whelen Microburst II LED strobes/position lights

Vans fiberglass wheel pants

Adjustable rudder pedals, roll-back canopy

Extended rear baggage + nose compartment

Panel-mounted pitch trim + electric flaps

Vans fuel gauges, heated pitot, airflow fuel flow

AmeriKing dual 14V/28V system | Odyssey battery

Toe brakes front only | Bubble air vents

Engine & Prop:

Lycoming/Mattituck TMX-IO-360 (926.1 SMOH)

4-cylinder, 180 HP | Fuel injected | 78/80 compressions

Plane Power alternator | E-Mag electronic mags

Anti-splat air/oil separator | SkyTech starter

3-blade MT Propeller (Model MTV-12-B, 48 hrs SNEW)

Weights & Fuel:

Gross Weight: 1,800 lbs | Empty: 1,121 lbs

Useful Load: 679 lbs

Fuel: 43 gallons (21.5 x2) 100LL

Inspection & History:

Annual Condition Inspection: 06/2025

Transponder/IFR Certifications: 06/2025

ELT Battery Due: 06/30/2025

All ADs/SBs/SLs up-to-date

Minor RH gear repair in 2014 (documented)

Full & continuous logs included

FAA Info:

Registration: N613DJ | Serial: 81436

Location: KVGT – North Las Vegas, NV

This is a head-turning RV-8 with excellent avionics, low-time engine/prop, great aesthetics, and detailed maintenance history. Whether you’re looking for speed, agility, or just a beautifully crafted tandem sport aircraft, N613DJ delivers.

Contact:
Jeffrey Lustick, Broker
Tomahawk Aero Services
📞 Call/Text: (702) 219-9290
🌐 TomahawkAero.com

Brokers welcomed. Trades considered. All offers reviewed.

Seller Name: Tomahawk Aero Services
Seller Phone: 7022199290