| 2006 Vans RV7 Aircraft |
| Aircraft Type | Single Engine Propeller |
| Make | Vans |
| Model | RV7 |
| Condition | Used |
| Sale Type | For Sale |
| Currency | AU $ |
| Price | $220,000 plus GST |
| Location | South Australia, Australia |
| Registration No | VH-ORF |
| Serial Number | 70699 |
| Year Built | 2006 |
| Total Time Airframe | 1370 |
| Comments |
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Retirement is the end of an era and this plane as been an amazingly outstanding work vehicle for me. Highly specced IFR with long range tip tanks. I affordably did my Command Instrument Rating and Commercial Pilots license in this plane as well as travelling for work around Australia. This beautiful plane (affectionately called Fang) is wasted living in a hangar. A full Classic Aero interior fit out with Australian leather and an Aerox oxygen kit (2 tanks) allowed me to regularly capture 65 kt tailwinds with 215kt ground speed rom Mt Isa to Brisbane at 17,000' in comfort. Fairings over protuberances such as aileron hinges, fuel drains etc added an extra 5kts so it cruises at 160kts TAS and at 9,000' 32l/hr. The engine has been operated with the expert knowledge gained from Advanced Pilot Seminars and has been fully maintained by LAME's. The next annual is March 2026 and the Vans Service Bulletin J00036-Rev 3 for horizontal stabiliser rectifications were carried out June 2023 Always hangared and under an airplane cover (pyjamas) when parked outside on trips. |
| Engine Specifications |
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Engine and Prop - Superior IO 360 200 hp
- Engine: 1370 hrs
- Constant Speed Hartzell C2YR-1BFP/F7497. 1,000hrs (2400hr TBO but is up for 6 yr service)
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| Avionics |
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- ASI, VSI, Altimeter, magnetic compass (2 x remote compasses see below) Note DGI is in the G5 (below)
- 2 x CDI (for GPS, VOR and ILS instrument operations)
- 530W 146a GPS: Fault detection and exclusion
- Garmin Mode S (out only) transponder
- Garmin G5 used for the DG: linked to the autopilot with reliable underwing OAT and remote compass to give TAS and windspeed direction, second AH (Installed Feb 2025)
- Dynon D10 : Artificial Horizon with Altimeter, VSI, Compass heading, Airspeed, Turn coordinator
- TruTrack Sorcerer Auto Pilot: linked to the 530W, altitude set for climb and descent
- Advanced ACS 22500PC Engine Monitor
- Garmin GMA Audio panel
- Garmin Apollo SL30 Nav/Com
- CO Monitor (Aero-352)
- Angle of Attack with stall audio alerts
- Digital Clock
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| Interior |
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Full Classic Aero fitout but 'faux' leather replaced with real Australian leather in 2023 |
| Exterior |
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Re-painted 2012 though spats and wing leading edges have some stone and insect paint chipping. |
| Additional Features |
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Other features/accessories - Control stick switches for autopilot, trim, frequency changes (both radios)
- FlyLeds 6 pack landing lights (absolutely amazing) - (can alternately flash for extra visibility in high traffic environments)
- AVEO wingtip strobe and navigation lights
- Removable padded sunscreen ( + infinity sunburn protection)
- Classic Aero full trim reupholstered with real all-Australian leather April 2024
- Hooker 5 point harness
- iPad holder - distance adjustable
- USB C and iPhone charging cables to the pilot
- Phone and Bose A20 control holders for pilot and passenger
- In dash USB C & A charging point
- Aerox oxygen for 2 users with 2 x F size (33 cubic feet) bottles and fixing bracket and unused cannulas
- Blood oxygen level reader
- Antisplat Aero ultimate gust lock
- Pumpkin Head aircraft cover
- Trickle battery charger for when in the hangar
- Oil filter torque wrench and safety wire twister pliers (for doing 50 hr oil changes)
- Oil drain valve
- Wheel chocks (light weight)
- Tie down straps
- Emergency Locator Beacon (Portable and ownership transferred on sale)
- First Aid kit
- Manual tow bar (for castering wheel parking)
- All instrument manuals
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*PLEASE NOTE: Aircraft specifications are subject to verification by the purchaser. It is up to you as the purchaser to conduct your due diligence. Unless given to you in writing by the seller, no warranties are implied or given. Aircraft or parts may be withdrawn from sale at any time. If the price does not contain the notation that it is the total price, the price may or may not include costs such as Stamp Duty, Transfer fees, GST and other State or Federal charges. Please confirm price, fees, charges and features with the seller of the Aircraft or Part.
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