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Summary: Great example of experimental flexibility, this RV6 started out as 6A and was converted to a taildragger at 44 hours TT. Low time excellent quality RV6 equipped for IFR flight while remaining capable for gentlemen's aerobatics. Van's slogan "Total Performance" is not just a saying and this airplane can prove it. This is a great example of the growing Van's fleet. Countless hours of enjoyment and that "RV-Grin" await.
Airframe Details: TTAF373.6 Airplane converted from RV-6A to RV-6 at 44.6 hours
Engine(s) Details: Lycoming O-320 E2D with Titan cylinders giving it 160hp, 272 (329) SMOH, S/N 23458-27A. Cold Compressions at Annual out of 80- #1-75, #2-76, #3-78, #4-78
Propeller:
Two Blade Sensenich 70CN7S9-0-79, S/N 35153K
Avionics: KLN 89B GPS (IFR), Coupled to Garmin VOR head, Direct Download Port for updating GPS database in panel.
King KX-155 Nav/Com, w/glideslope
Narco AT 150 Transponder
Intercom w/aux input for music
Flight Data Systems GT 50 (timer, clock, G meter)
Marker Beacons
Digital Outside Air Temperature
ELT
EGT
Interior: 7/10
Exterior: 7/10
Maintenance: Annual Condition Inspection completed (June 19, 2017)
IFR – Static/ Transponder completed (Oct 21, 2016)
Addition Features, Equipment or Comments: Damage History: Yes
- Oct 2005: Previous Owner/Pilot lost control of a/c during landing at touchdown (NTSB)
Repair Info:
A&P: Jim Braden, Braden Aircraft (620) 381-0771 A&P# 405567290
- Sept 2007: (logbook entry) Replaced nose ribs out board both wings, wing skins near tips. Replaced wing tips, landing lights, nav lights, strobes, replaced seat supports. Changed landing gear from tricycle to tail wheel design. Replaced canopy. Installed new motor mounts. Rebuilt artificial horizon, directional gyro & stdby compass.
- Sept 2007: Installed rebuilt IO-320-E2D engine
Excellent rebuild returned to service with no further incident.