1996 Vans RV4
$AUD105,000
Well-presented 1996 Van's RV-4 powered by a Lycoming IO-360, offering outstanding performance, economical operation and the renowned handling qualities that have made the RV-4 one of the world's most respected experimental aircraft.
The airframe has accumulated 1,531 hours total time, with the engine showing 1,914 hours. A CATTO 3-blade fixed-pitch composite propeller with aluminium spinner has approximately 410 hours.
Cruising at approximately 165 knots with a stall speed of around 41 knots, this aircraft is equally suited to cross-country touring, recreational flying and sport flying. It is capable of operating from approximately 600-metre sealed runways.
The aircraft is well equipped with a Dynon EFIS, Garmin AERA 760 GPS, Trig TY91 VHF radio, Mode S transponder with ADS-B In & Out, electronic engine monitoring, and fuel and oil pressure monitoring.
Recent upgrades include new paint completed in October 2025, a new cowling, new spinner, new canopy skirt, new windscreen and new leather seats. Additional features include electric trim, dual control sticks with PTT, dual control brakes, Garmin GSB 25 USB charging ports, wheel spats and performance airframe modifications.
Presented in excellent condition and ready to fly, this RV-4 represents an outstanding opportunity to own a proven high-performance experimental aircraft.
KEY POINTS
- 1996 Van's RV-4
- Lycoming IO-360 engine
- 1,531 hours total airframe time
- CATTO 3-blade composite propeller
- Cruises approximately 165 knots
- Dynon EFIS & Garmin AERA 760 GPS
- Mode S transponder with ADS-B In & Out
- New paint completed October 2025
- New leather seats
- New cowling, spinner, canopy skirt and windscreen
- Electric trim and dual controls
- Ready to fly
INTERIOR
EXTERIOR
- New paint completed October 2025
- New cowling
- New spinner
- New canopy skirt
- New windscreen
- Wheel spats
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
- Dual control sticks with PTT
- Dual control brakes
- Electric trim
- Garmin GSB 25 USB charging ports
- Airframe performance modifications
- Suitable for operation from approximately 600-metre sealed runways
Location
New South Wales, Australia
Year of Manufacturer
1996
Total Time Airframe
1,531 Hours
Engine Specifications
Engine: Lycoming IO-360
Engine Time: 1,914 Hours
Cruise speed approximately 165 knots
Stall speed approximately 41 knots
Propeller Specifications
CATTO 3-blade fixed-pitch composite propeller
Aluminium spinner
Approximately 410 hours
Avionics
Dynon EFIS
Trig TY91 VHF radio
Garmin AERA 760 GPS
Mode S transponder with ADS-B In & Out
Electronic fuel and oil pressure monitoring
Flight and engine monitoring
Analogue airspeed indicator
