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FOR SALE: 2012 Vans RV-9A - $110,700 (North Las Vegas Airport)
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2012 Vans RV-9A combining careful construction, smart avionics, consistent maintenance, and comfort upgrades. Equally at home as a dependable cross-country cruiser or weekend flyer, it has only 1,319.8 total airframe hours and has always been hangared. Built by a meticulous owner, all interior aluminum surfaces were treated with etching primer for corrosion protection. The right fuel tank was resealed in July 2025. Maintenance is fully documented with builder logs, manuals, and oil analysis since new.
Powerplant and Propeller
160-hp Lycoming O-320-B2C, 428.4 hours since 2021 major overhaul by Avian Aeronautics. Excellent health with strong compressions, low oil use, clean oil analysis, stable EGT/CHT, and favorable borescope results. Lightspeed electronic ignition on one side for hotter, cleaner combustion and less plug fouling, conventional magneto on the other, Planepower alternator, and Skytech lightweight starter. Sensenich all-metal fixed-pitch 70CM prop, dynamically balanced, 428 SPOH.
Avionics and Navigation
Dynon EFIS-D10A color display with angle-of-attack indicator, Dynon 2-axis autopilot with AP74 controller, Dynon EMS-D10 engine monitor, Garmin GPSMAP 496 with XM weather/radio, Appareo Stratus ESG ADS-B in/out transponder, Icom IC-A200 panel radio with backup handheld, FliteCom intercom, Airpath liquid compass, and 406 MHz ACK ELT.
Cabin and Comfort
Dual toe brakes, 5-point harnesses, adjustable rudder pedals, electric flaps, panel pitch trim indicator, RAM iPad mount with power, Classic Aero padded cloth seats, low-pile carpet, under-panel lighting, Kroger canopy sunshade, LED map lights, insulation, excellent heat, and SkyOx portable oxygen. Backup analog gauges for redundancy.
Performance
Empty weight 1,056 lbs, gross 1,750 lbs, useful load 694 lbs, 36-gal fuel capacity. Always flown regularly at lower power settings for engine longevity.
Highlights
• 1,319.8 TTAF, 428.4 SMOH, 428 SPOH
• Excellent engine health with complete service history
• Electronic ignition for efficiency and reliability
• Fixed-pitch prop and carbureted engine for simplicity and low cost
• Full ADS-B compliance, autopilot, oxygen, iPad mount
• Comfort features for year-round flying
This RV-9A is a well built, efficient, affordable turn-key aircraft ready for immediate use. It has a been meticulously maintained and documented. Ideal for pilots moving up from a trainer or seeking economical travel.
Contact Jeffrey Lustick at Tomahawk Aero Services, show contact info (call or text). Additional photos online. Trades considered, broker participation welcome.
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