2010 VANS RV-7A • $160,000 • FOR SALE BY OWNER • Easy to fly, efficient, highly capable IFR panel. 185HP IO-360, Catto 3-blade prop. Complete logs, NDH, always hangared, ready to fly home. Located KBDU.
SPECIFICATIONS:
- Airframe Total Time: 2,150 TTSN (Quick-build kit, regularly operated)
- Engine: 185HP Lycoming IO-360 by Barrett Precision Engines (2,150 TTSN)
* Features: 9:1 pistons, nitride cylinders, roller tappets, hollow crank, GAMI balanced injectors, Superior cold air sump, and RAM Air High Altitude Filter Bypass. Clean oil analysis reports.
- Propeller: Catto 3-Blade Composite Propeller (700 TTSN, 76” pitch, nickel leading edge)
- Last Condition Inspection: 11/2025 (Cylinder borescopes reviewed by SAVVY Aviation)
- IFR Pitot/Static/Xponder Check: Due 7/2028 | ELT Battery: Due 12/2026
- Redundant Electrical: Dual B&C alternators (60A & 20A) + Dual batteries feeding 2 independent systems via diodes. Maximum single-engine redundancy.
AVIONICS & PANEL (Highly Capable, Simple, Professional IFR):
- Panel professionally built by Avionics Systems (Leesburg, VA) with wiring diagrams.
- EFIS: Grand Rapids HX EFIS with dual AHRS
- Navigator: Garmin GNS 430W
- Secondary Nav/Com: Garmin SL-30 (drives dedicated 2.25" backup CDI)
- Autopilot: TruTrak Digiflight 2 VSGV for fully coupled approaches
- MFD/Weather: Panel-mounted Garmin GPS 696 (XM music and weather)
- ADS-B: Garmin GTX-330ES + GDL-39 (ADS-B In/Out displayed on GPS 696)
- Engine Monitor: GRT EIS 4000
- Audio Panel: PS-Engineering PMA-8000B
- Backup Gauges: 2.25" Airspeed, Altimeter, and TruTrak ADI
ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT & MODS:
- Anti-Splat Performance Upgrades: Nose Job 2.0 Front Fork Stiffener, Exit Bar, Almost an RV-14 Seat Mod (extended back option), and Sealed Main/Nose Wheel Bearing Mods.
- Smoke System: Dual exhaust pipe smoke system with anti-dribble, dash Smoke Master, and grip Smart Toggle.
- Comfort: Full Custom Leather Interior by Lemke, heated seats + inflatable lumbar support (both sides), new Classic Aero carpet (front/back, 2026), and Kroger sunshade.
- Conveniences: Dual Stratus USB plugs, LEMO powered headset plug (pilot side), Starlink 12V power supply installed in baggage area, plumbed for O2 (just add bottle), LED baggage area light, and carbon fiber cup holders.
BUILD HISTORY & CONDITION:
- First flight: 2/6/2010. Finished under the guidance of RV legend Jay Pratt in Fort Worth.
- Paint & Exterior: New Two-Tone Paint completed January 2020. Tip-up canopy.
- Documentation: No Damage History (NDH). Complete build/aircraft logs and continuous Blackstone Laboratories oil report history. Always hangared at KBDU (Boulder, CO).
Includes Bruce's custom canopy cover. Pre-buy inspections and test flights welcome.
SPECIFICATIONS:
- Airframe Total Time: 2,150 TTSN (Quick-build kit, regularly operated)
- Engine: 185HP Lycoming IO-360 by Barrett Precision Engines (2,150 TTSN)
* Features: 9:1 pistons, nitride cylinders, roller tappets, hollow crank, GAMI balanced injectors, Superior cold air sump, and RAM Air High Altitude Filter Bypass. Clean oil analysis reports.
- Propeller: Catto 3-Blade Composite Propeller (700 TTSN, 76” pitch, nickel leading edge)
- Last Condition Inspection: 11/2025 (Cylinder borescopes reviewed by SAVVY Aviation)
- IFR Pitot/Static/Xponder Check: Due 7/2028 | ELT Battery: Due 12/2026
- Redundant Electrical: Dual B&C alternators (60A & 20A) + Dual batteries feeding 2 independent systems via diodes. Maximum single-engine redundancy.
AVIONICS & PANEL (Highly Capable, Simple, Professional IFR):
- Panel professionally built by Avionics Systems (Leesburg, VA) with wiring diagrams.
- EFIS: Grand Rapids HX EFIS with dual AHRS
- Navigator: Garmin GNS 430W
- Secondary Nav/Com: Garmin SL-30 (drives dedicated 2.25" backup CDI)
- Autopilot: TruTrak Digiflight 2 VSGV for fully coupled approaches
- MFD/Weather: Panel-mounted Garmin GPS 696 (XM music and weather)
- ADS-B: Garmin GTX-330ES + GDL-39 (ADS-B In/Out displayed on GPS 696)
- Engine Monitor: GRT EIS 4000
- Audio Panel: PS-Engineering PMA-8000B
- Backup Gauges: 2.25" Airspeed, Altimeter, and TruTrak ADI
ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT & MODS:
- Anti-Splat Performance Upgrades: Nose Job 2.0 Front Fork Stiffener, Exit Bar, Almost an RV-14 Seat Mod (extended back option), and Sealed Main/Nose Wheel Bearing Mods.
- Smoke System: Dual exhaust pipe smoke system with anti-dribble, dash Smoke Master, and grip Smart Toggle.
- Comfort: Full Custom Leather Interior by Lemke, heated seats + inflatable lumbar support (both sides), new Classic Aero carpet (front/back, 2026), and Kroger sunshade.
- Conveniences: Dual Stratus USB plugs, LEMO powered headset plug (pilot side), Starlink 12V power supply installed in baggage area, plumbed for O2 (just add bottle), LED baggage area light, and carbon fiber cup holders.
BUILD HISTORY & CONDITION:
- First flight: 2/6/2010. Finished under the guidance of RV legend Jay Pratt in Fort Worth.
- Paint & Exterior: New Two-Tone Paint completed January 2020. Tip-up canopy.
- Documentation: No Damage History (NDH). Complete build/aircraft logs and continuous Blackstone Laboratories oil report history. Always hangared at KBDU (Boulder, CO).
Includes Bruce's custom canopy cover. Pre-buy inspections and test flights welcome.
