With components for the very last kits being produced in 2021, the total number of RV-6 and 6A aircraft kits built over the last 30 years will total over 4000 worldwide. Van Grunsven described the type “a bread and butter airplane for probably a 10-year period of time", citing the -6 as the aircraft that singlehandedly propelled the company to a status, that is legendary today.
 
This aircraft is one of the last RV-6 kits produced, finished just 3 years ago and in superb overall condition. Exceptionally equipped with a suite of Garmin avionics and with only 280hrs total time on the airframe, it has been flown regularly and always hangared. An inspection will not disappoint!
 
Year: 2017 
Registration: VH-TPT
Airframe: 280hrs TTSN 
 
Engine: IO-360-A1A (Serial: L-34701-36A)
Engine hours: 180hrs since top overhaul (1620Hrs SMOH) 
Engine notes: Engine removed and replaced due to CSU install (incompatible with previous engine)
Compressions: 76, 76, 79, 77
Propeller: Hartzell HC-C2YK-1BF (CSU)
Propeller time: 180Hrs SMOH 
 
Avionics:
Garmin 10'' G3X Touch with GAD27
Garmin GTN625
Garmin G5 Backup
Garmin GMA245 panel with intercom
Garmin GTX45R ADSB out with ADSB Traffic IN
Garmin GTR200 & GTR20 radio
Garmin remote comm radio
Garmin GMC307 control head with 2-Axis Auto Pilot 
 
Other features:
Back up electrical system (master solenoid bypass).
4 x USB Ports
Anderson Plug for charging / jump Starts
4 x CHT  / 4 x EGT gauges
Airgizmos lpad Mini Dock
Electric Flaps
 
Performance
Cruise: 175kn TAS @8000' (75% power)
Fuel flow: 34 litres per hour approx.
Aerobatics: Certified Fully aerobatic 
 
Fuel: 2 x main tanks & 2 x rear auxillary fuel tanks
Total fuel capacity: 196L Usable.
Endurance: 5 hrs plus reserves (850nm)
 
Annual due: 29/10/21
Location: Agnes Waters, QLD
 
Contact Nicholas Christie at Sport Aircraft Sales on +61(0)3 95311018 / or 0466649868 for a confidential discussion, or email nicholas@sportaircraftsales.com.au.