Description
NEWLY BUILT | ZERO AIRFRAME FLIGHT HOURS | NEVER FLIGHT TESTED
An interesting opportunity to acquire a newly built Van's RV-8A, professionally presented and equipped with a Lycoming IO-360-M1A engine, Hartzell Scimitar propeller, modern flight instrumentation and a comprehensive avionics installation.
Aircraft PH-FLL was built by Aerocentro Varesino in Italy and is registered in the Netherlands under the Homebuilt category.
The aircraft has never flown and has not yet undergone its initial flight-test programme.
The airframe therefore has zero flight hours.
The first flight, flight testing and any required inspections or adjustments remain to be completed by the purchaser or by agreement with the seller, subject to the applicable Dutch aviation authority requirements.
WEIGHT & BALANCE
According to the supplied Weight & Balance document:
Maximum Takeoff Weight: 1,800 lb / approximately 816.5 kg
Empty Weight: 1,126.98 lb / approximately 511.2 kg
Useful Load: 673.02 lb / approximately 305.3 kg
Fuel Capacity Used in Calculations: 42 US gallons / approximately 159 litres
Available Load with Full Fuel: approximately 191.4 kg
These figures offer an attractive useful load for a tandem two-seat aircraft.
All loading configurations must comply with the approved weight and centre-of-gravity limitations. The underlying weighing documentation should be verified.
AIRWORTHINESS & DOCUMENTATION
The aircraft holds a Dutch Special Certificate of Airworthiness in the Homebuilt category.
Issuing Authority: Civil Aviation Authority, The Netherlands
Certificate Issue Date: 22 July 2026
Certificate Valid Until: 12 August 2027, unless revoked
Aircraft Registration: PH-FLL
Aircraft Serial Number: 81033
The aircraft is subject to the applicable national airworthiness and operating limitations.
The existence of a valid Special Certificate of Airworthiness does not mean that the initial flight-test programme has been completed.
Available documentation includes the aircraft flight manual, equipment list, Weight & Balance calculations, airworthiness certificate and extensive engine photographic records.
FLIGHT-TEST STATUS
This aircraft has never been flown.
The owner has elected not to perform the initial flight himself and has not yet arranged for a suitable test pilot.
There is no flight-test report or demonstrated aircraft-specific performance data.
A qualified and appropriately authorised test pilot will be required to undertake the initial flight testing in accordance with the applicable requirements.
A prospective purchaser may wish to nominate or agree upon a suitably experienced test pilot as part of the purchase arrangements.
The RV-8A is a well-known, high-performance, tandem-seat amateur-built aircraft, appreciated by enthusiasts for its handling characteristics and sporting capabilities.
PH-FLL offers the opportunity to acquire an unflown airframe with a substantial equipment installation and documented engine disassembly and reassembly work.
It is particularly suited to a purchaser familiar with amateur-built aircraft who is prepared to organise the necessary pre-flight checks, initial flight testing and subsequent commissioning.
Further information, photographs and documentation available to genuinely interested parties.
Pre-purchase inspection welcome by appointment.
Specifications and equipment subject to verification by purchaser. Aircraft sold in its present condition, subject to agreed contractual terms. Aircraft subject to prior sale or withdrawal from the market at any time and without notice. Price subject to change at any time and without notice.Specifications
Year2024
ManufacturerVANS
ModelRV-8A
Registration #PH-FLL
Serial Number81033
FlightRulesVFR
ConditionNew
Based atVarese
Total Time0
Number of Seats2
Airframe NotesBuilder: Aerocentro Varesino, Italy
Configuration: Two-seat tandem, low-wing aircraft
Landing Gear: Tricycle configuration
Category: Homebuilt / Amateur-built
Flight-Test Status: Never flown – initial flight testing outstanding
Registration Country: The Netherlands
Engine 1 Make/ModelLYCOMING IO-360-M1A
Engine 1 Time0
Engine NotesEngine Serial Number: L-28837-51A
The engine was previously operated and has subsequently undergone extensive disassembly, internal inspection and reassembly.
According to the owner, the work was carried out by a highly experienced aviation engine specialist with approximately 300 engine overhauls to his credit, particularly involving Lycoming engines.
The owner reports that all major components were dimensionally inspected, found to be within new-part tolerances, and that the mandatory replacement parts were renewed.
An extensive photographic record documents the disassembly and reassembly process, including the crankcase, cylinders, pistons and internal components.
Important disclosure: No written engine work report, dimensional measurement records, replacement-parts list or engine test report is available. The engine is therefore not advertised as factory overhauled, factory rebuilt or zero-time.
Independent technical inspection, compression testing, borescope examination and other reasonable checks are welcome by prior arrangement.
Prop ManufacturerHARTZELL
Prop NotesType: Scimitar
Serial Number: B33583B
Condition: Reported new and unused
Propeller Governor: Jihostroj AL12-E160/A
Propeller documentation and status are subject to verification.
Auto PilotYes
Avionics/RadiosThe aircraft is equipped with the following avionics and instrumentation, as listed in its flight manual:
Garmin G5 Electronic Flight Instrument
AvMap EFIS Ultra
Direct-reading magnetic compass
Autopilot
Garmin GFC 500 two-axis autopilot, roll and pitch, as listed in the aircraft documentation
Communications & Navigation
Dual MGL V16 8.33 kHz VHF communication radios
Dual MGL N16 navigation receivers
Dual MGL Razor control/display units
Bendix/King KMA 24 audio panel
Bendix/King KT76C transponder
Engine & Aircraft Systems
Vision Microsystems VM1000PG engine monitoring system
Van's fuel quantity indicators
Ray Allen electric pitch and roll trim
GT50 flight data system
ACK E-04 emergency locator transmitter
The installed equipment is documented in the aircraft flight manual. Individual system functionality, configuration and approvals remain subject to inspection and verification, particularly as the aircraft has not yet flown.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
EXP BUS 2 electrical distribution system
Dual Aliant LiFePO4 batteries listed in the equipment inventory
Auxiliary electrical supply
Additional EquipmentKelly Aerospace alternator and voltage regulator
Sky-Tec starter
External power connection
Spare canopy
Electric Tow Bar
Exterior NotesSilver and Yellow
Year Painted2024
Interior NotesLight Gray
Year Interior2024
Inspection StatusValid airworthiness certificate in the Dutch Experimental Category
Year2024|
ManufacturerVANS|
ModelRV-8A|
Registration #PH-FLL|
Serial Number81033|
FlightRulesVFR|
ConditionNew|
Based atVarese|
Total Time0|
Number of Seats2|
Airframe NotesBuilder: Aerocentro Varesino, Italy
Configuration: Two-seat tandem, low-wing aircraft
Landing Gear: Tricycle configuration
Category: Homebuilt / Amateur-built
Flight-Test Status: Never flown – initial flight testing outstanding
Registration Country: The Netherlands|
Engine 1 Make/ModelLYCOMING IO-360-M1A |
Engine 1 Time0|
Engine NotesEngine Serial Number: L-28837-51A
The engine was previously operated and has subsequently undergone extensive disassembly, internal inspection and reassembly.
According to the owner, the work was carried out by a highly experienced aviation engine specialist with approximately 300 engine overhauls to his credit, particularly involving Lycoming engines.
The owner reports that all major components were dimensionally inspected, found to be within new-part tolerances, and that the mandatory replacement parts were renewed.
An extensive photographic record documents the disassembly and reassembly process, including the crankcase, cylinders, pistons and internal components.
Important disclosure: No written engine work report, dimensional measurement records, replacement-parts list or engine test report is available. The engine is therefore not advertised as factory overhauled, factory rebuilt or zero-time.
Independent technical inspection, compression testing, borescope examination and other reasonable checks are welcome by prior arrangement.|
Prop ManufacturerHARTZELL|
Prop NotesType: Scimitar
Serial Number: B33583B
Condition: Reported new and unused
Propeller Governor: Jihostroj AL12-E160/A
Propeller documentation and status are subject to verification.|
Auto PilotYes|
Avionics/RadiosThe aircraft is equipped with the following avionics and instrumentation, as listed in its flight manual:
Garmin G5 Electronic Flight Instrument
AvMap EFIS Ultra
Direct-reading magnetic compass
Autopilot
Garmin GFC 500 two-axis autopilot, roll and pitch, as listed in the aircraft documentation
Communications & Navigation
Dual MGL V16 8.33 kHz VHF communication radios
Dual MGL N16 navigation receivers
Dual MGL Razor control/display units
Bendix/King KMA 24 audio panel
Bendix/King KT76C transponder
Engine & Aircraft Systems
Vision Microsystems VM1000PG engine monitoring system
Van's fuel quantity indicators
Ray Allen electric pitch and roll trim
GT50 flight data system
ACK E-04 emergency locator transmitter
The installed equipment is documented in the aircraft flight manual. Individual system functionality, configuration and approvals remain subject to inspection and verification, particularly as the aircraft has not yet flown.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
EXP BUS 2 electrical distribution system
Dual Aliant LiFePO4 batteries listed in the equipment inventory
Auxiliary electrical supply|
Additional EquipmentKelly Aerospace alternator and voltage regulator
Sky-Tec starter
External power connection
Spare canopy
Electric Tow Bar|
Exterior NotesSilver and Yellow|
Year Painted2024|
Interior NotesLight Gray|
Year Interior2024|
Inspection StatusValid airworthiness certificate in the Dutch Experimental Category|
