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Old 04-09-2020, 05:48 PM
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RV-6, IO-320, 2 Blade Catto, Full Garmin G3x panel. ... We still use the 1,650 gross limit but like others have said we go Aft CG before we gross out.
Just a note for others:

Van's lists the Recommended Gross Weight of the RV-6 as 1600 pounds.

Van's lists the Recommended Gross Weight of the RV-6A as 1650 pounds.
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Old 04-09-2020, 06:17 PM
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I have dealt with dealers in the past regarding RV's, and in general they don't have a clue as to what they are trying to sell you. To them it's just another airplane deal. Best bet if you can is to buy from the builder, if not at least get the advice of an RV savvy person, and of course VAF forums.
Regarding the wife, probably should hang on to her. Good wives are to find, good RV's not quite as difficult. Good luck!
Great advice X 2.

If anyone knows of a good RV-6A that the owner may want to part with...let me know. I?d be fine with a -7A or -9A if the price was right.

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I am new to the site and forums and enjoying the heck out of all the good information.

I am looking to buy a RV-6A with a iO-360 and FP prop and noticed it's Empty Weight is 1,168.40 pounds and of course, Gross Weight at the factory listed 1650 pounds. This leaves only 481 pounds Useful Load. At 38 gallons fuel capacity that leaves about 253 pounds for the wife and me. With these numbers I would need to get a new wife or drop fuel.

What is a typical Empty Weight for an RV-6A?

Is the stated Empty Weight of 1168.4 a concern?
Barry,
As mentioned above, that's pretty hefty for a 6A and a concern for me personally as to useful load. My advice? Gain an appreciation for the design by building your own RV or, keep looking. 1000lb EW for any 2 seat RV is a good goal for builders and buyers IMHO.
As a bona fide Jurassic RV builder/pilot, my goal back in the early 90's for my RV4 (before paint and acoutraments) was 950lbs. It ended up tipping the scales at 925lbs and flew delightfully for 2000 hours on it's basic, VFR 0320/Catto prop airframe.
As mentioned, in the past few years RV's have become "accessory magnets" with every possible bell and whistle imaginable being bolted in or on the airframe. Case in point is the RV14, basically a giant size RV6 for big dudes to bolt on alot of unneeded junk IMHO.
That said, I currently fly an RV6 "X" hybrid I built from spare parts that recently tipped the scales at 957 lbs empty with paint, basic I-Pad panel and an 0-360/Catto prop. They can be kept light with a bit of effort.

The lighter they are the better they fly. (and the more you can carry.)

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Old 04-13-2020, 11:12 AM
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Great advice X 2.

If anyone knows of a good RV-6A that the owner may want to part with...let me know. I?d be fine with a -7A or -9A if the price was right.

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the RV14, basically a giant size RV6 for big dudes to bolt on alot of unneeded junk IMHO.
+1 on that Smokey

Playing the devil?s advocate... Barry, if you are hooked to that specific -6 try to find out A/ if the figures are correct, and B/ the reason for the excessive weight. As an example old 6 packs gyro panels could easily tip the scales at 50+ lbs. Removing a vacuum system and replacing the old stuff by one or two current glass screens can greatly help. Another area can be insulation/carpets/upholstery.

All this to say that if she has appeal, the price is right, and you like tinkering...

Last option, have a pre-buy inspection done, a knowledgeable assessor should be able to easily spot where the bacon is.
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Old 04-14-2020, 08:37 PM
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Thanks all for your thoughts and advice. I did move on from the heavy -6A I originally asked about. The good news is two of our colleagues have contacted me regarding their -6As for potential sale.
Looking forward to grinin?.
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