RV Model: RV-7A Slider
Quick Build (QB)
S/N: 70860
Location: KANE
Asking Price: $ 179,500
IFR Equipped
Link to pictures: https://postimg.cc/gallery/yDJMvps
Why selling: My wife does not want take any trips, so I don’t need a fast airplane to fly around in the local area. It’s time for something simpler, like another Cessna 140.
Total Time : 271
First flight date: August 10, 2018
Original Builder yes
Empty Weight:1145 lbs
CG (empty weight - inches from datum): 80.26 inches aft of datum
CG Range: 78.7-86.62 inches
Max Gross Weight: 1800 lbs
Maximum Useful Load: 655 ilbs
Year painted: 12/13/2018
- Painted by: Midwest Aircraft Refinishing KHIB
Engine Make/Model: Aerosport Power IO-360-B2B - HP: 180 hp
- Total Time Since New (hrs):271
- Ignition: Dual P-Mags
- FI: Silver Hawk
- Exhaust system: Vetterman exhaust with mufflers
- Tanis Oil Sump Heater
-Date of last compression check:April 14, 2024
79 -80 Cylinder #1:
79 -80 Cylinder #2:
79 -80 Cylinder #3:
79 -80 Cylinder #4:
Blackstone oil analysis
Avblend used with all oil changes
Other unique features FWF: A larger oil cooler mounted on engine mount with cockpit airflow control, Tappet Roller lifters, Fire sleeves on injection lines, K&P Stainless Steel Micron Oil Filter, Bill Lane pressure plenum for Sam James cowling, Three layers of heat control on firewall:1ceramic blanket,1000’F 2 Fiberfax ceramic, 2300’F + stainless foil, on cabin side McMaster Carr alumina silica, 2000’F + stainless foil, new EarthX battery, Landoll Harmonic Dampener, Sam James cowling with Skybolt fasteners, canopy was Sikaflexed to frame.
With the Vetterman exhaust with mufflers, CATO prop and Landoll Harmonic Dampener, the engine runs very smooth and noticeably quieter than a strait pipe RV, as noted by my RV friends, whose aircraft are without this equipment.
Prop: - Fixed pitch, Model: Catto 3 bladed - 74NLE- Pitch: 68
Flaps: Electric
Rudder Trim : Manual spring bias system
Elevator Trim : Electric
Strobes: Whelan Microburst
Landing Lights: Aeroleds Sunrays
Main Tires: Aero Classic 5.00-5 Tires December 16, 2023
Aero Classic Leak Guard Tubes: December 16, 2023
Nose Tire: Aero Classic 4x4.00-5 Tire: December 16, 2023
Kenda 11x4.00-5 Tube: December 16, 2023
Avionics: Garmin GTN 650, PMA- 5000EX, Micro Air 760 com, 10” Dynon Skyview Touch, Dynon D-6 EFIS, Dynon Transponder, Dynon ADSB, Skyview Auto Pilot Control Panel, Skyview Knob Control Panel, Dynon ADHRS, EDC-D10A Remote Compass, SV-32 autopilot servos-pitch and roll, Dynon Heated AOA/Pitot Tube, Garmin WAAS GPS antenna, VPX Pro electrical system, EI Commander, Wing Tip VOR antenna, ACK E04 ELT, IPAD mount with cooling fan and charger on right side of panel (IPAD not included). The IPAD opening is the same size as a Dynon Skyview opening with screw holes that match Skyview mounting holes. There is a power wire hooked up to VPX and a ground wire ready for an install of another Skyview screen on the right side of the panel.) A lifetime subscription to Settle Avionics geo-referenced Sectionals, IFR Lo and High, Approach / Departure Procedure Charts and Airport Diagrams, A PC laptop is included for downloading the Seatle Avionics charts and plates and for programing of VPX system. A Garmin subscription for data for the GTN650 good up to October 2024.
The radio equipment was wired by SteinAir and the instrument panel was made by SteinAir.
Interior: Classic Aero Designs: Sportman seats and side panels with synthetic leather, aileron push rod boots,, carpet, control stick boots, padded glare shield trim, 3 seat wedges
Modifications/Additions: Flyboy Accessories:SuperTracks ( This system allows for easier entry and exit from the aircraft and easier access to the baggage compartment), Anti Splat Aero:Nose Job, Lip Skid, Oil Separator, EZ Cool Cowl Flap, Horizontal and Vertical Stabilizer brackets, Roll Bar Handles (helps getting in and out of aircraft), Bruce’s Custom Covers RV-7A canopy cover and 3 inlet plugs, Antisplat Aero RV Ultimate Gust Lock, ASA Jack Points, Van’s light weight Tow Bar, removable Tie Down rings
Service bulletins/Change notices that have been complied with: All four of the current service bulletins are in areas of flight control hinges and other high stress areas. It’s very likely the aircraft effected are those the are used for aerobatic flying. I have not done any aerobatic flying with this aircraft. I have inspected the covered areas during each annual condition inspection.
-16-03-28 Cracking of wing aft spar web at the inboard aileron hinge bracket attach rivets.
-14-02-05 Cracking in elevator spar web near elevator attach points.
-14-01-31 Cracking near the bend in horizontal stabilizer front spar ( I have installed the Antisplat Aero horizontal stabilizer bracket, which adds considerable streng to the area of potential cracking)
-00036-REV 3 Cracking in horizontal rear spar at outboard elevator hinge brackets.
Real World Cruise Figures:
- 146 kts IAS, kts TAS_159 at 5,500” 2550 rpm while burning 7.7 gph. ROP
- 150 kts IAS, kts TAS 166 at 6,500” 2650 rpm while burning 8.5 gph. ROP
- 146 kts IAS, kts TAS 166 at 7,500” 2600 rpm while burning 7.7 gph. ROP
- 143 kts IAS, kts TAS 165 at 8,500” 2600 rpm while burning 8.6 gph. WOT/ROP
- 136 kts IAS, kts TAS 157 at 8,500 2500 rpm while burning 7.4 gph ROP
Date last annual: April 14, 2024
Maintained by: Frank Huber
Date last transponder/altimeter IFR check: April 12, 2024
Contact Info Frank Huber
voice: 763-245-0170
email: [email protected]
Quick Build (QB)
S/N: 70860
Location: KANE
Asking Price: $ 179,500
IFR Equipped
Link to pictures: https://postimg.cc/gallery/yDJMvps
Why selling: My wife does not want take any trips, so I don’t need a fast airplane to fly around in the local area. It’s time for something simpler, like another Cessna 140.
Total Time : 271
First flight date: August 10, 2018
Original Builder yes
Empty Weight:1145 lbs
CG (empty weight - inches from datum): 80.26 inches aft of datum
CG Range: 78.7-86.62 inches
Max Gross Weight: 1800 lbs
Maximum Useful Load: 655 ilbs
Year painted: 12/13/2018
- Painted by: Midwest Aircraft Refinishing KHIB
Engine Make/Model: Aerosport Power IO-360-B2B - HP: 180 hp
- Total Time Since New (hrs):271
- Ignition: Dual P-Mags
- FI: Silver Hawk
- Exhaust system: Vetterman exhaust with mufflers
- Tanis Oil Sump Heater
-Date of last compression check:April 14, 2024
79 -80 Cylinder #1:
79 -80 Cylinder #2:
79 -80 Cylinder #3:
79 -80 Cylinder #4:
Blackstone oil analysis
Avblend used with all oil changes
Other unique features FWF: A larger oil cooler mounted on engine mount with cockpit airflow control, Tappet Roller lifters, Fire sleeves on injection lines, K&P Stainless Steel Micron Oil Filter, Bill Lane pressure plenum for Sam James cowling, Three layers of heat control on firewall:1ceramic blanket,1000’F 2 Fiberfax ceramic, 2300’F + stainless foil, on cabin side McMaster Carr alumina silica, 2000’F + stainless foil, new EarthX battery, Landoll Harmonic Dampener, Sam James cowling with Skybolt fasteners, canopy was Sikaflexed to frame.
With the Vetterman exhaust with mufflers, CATO prop and Landoll Harmonic Dampener, the engine runs very smooth and noticeably quieter than a strait pipe RV, as noted by my RV friends, whose aircraft are without this equipment.
Prop: - Fixed pitch, Model: Catto 3 bladed - 74NLE- Pitch: 68
Flaps: Electric
Rudder Trim : Manual spring bias system
Elevator Trim : Electric
Strobes: Whelan Microburst
Landing Lights: Aeroleds Sunrays
Main Tires: Aero Classic 5.00-5 Tires December 16, 2023
Aero Classic Leak Guard Tubes: December 16, 2023
Nose Tire: Aero Classic 4x4.00-5 Tire: December 16, 2023
Kenda 11x4.00-5 Tube: December 16, 2023
Avionics: Garmin GTN 650, PMA- 5000EX, Micro Air 760 com, 10” Dynon Skyview Touch, Dynon D-6 EFIS, Dynon Transponder, Dynon ADSB, Skyview Auto Pilot Control Panel, Skyview Knob Control Panel, Dynon ADHRS, EDC-D10A Remote Compass, SV-32 autopilot servos-pitch and roll, Dynon Heated AOA/Pitot Tube, Garmin WAAS GPS antenna, VPX Pro electrical system, EI Commander, Wing Tip VOR antenna, ACK E04 ELT, IPAD mount with cooling fan and charger on right side of panel (IPAD not included). The IPAD opening is the same size as a Dynon Skyview opening with screw holes that match Skyview mounting holes. There is a power wire hooked up to VPX and a ground wire ready for an install of another Skyview screen on the right side of the panel.) A lifetime subscription to Settle Avionics geo-referenced Sectionals, IFR Lo and High, Approach / Departure Procedure Charts and Airport Diagrams, A PC laptop is included for downloading the Seatle Avionics charts and plates and for programing of VPX system. A Garmin subscription for data for the GTN650 good up to October 2024.
The radio equipment was wired by SteinAir and the instrument panel was made by SteinAir.
Interior: Classic Aero Designs: Sportman seats and side panels with synthetic leather, aileron push rod boots,, carpet, control stick boots, padded glare shield trim, 3 seat wedges
Modifications/Additions: Flyboy Accessories:SuperTracks ( This system allows for easier entry and exit from the aircraft and easier access to the baggage compartment), Anti Splat Aero:Nose Job, Lip Skid, Oil Separator, EZ Cool Cowl Flap, Horizontal and Vertical Stabilizer brackets, Roll Bar Handles (helps getting in and out of aircraft), Bruce’s Custom Covers RV-7A canopy cover and 3 inlet plugs, Antisplat Aero RV Ultimate Gust Lock, ASA Jack Points, Van’s light weight Tow Bar, removable Tie Down rings
Service bulletins/Change notices that have been complied with: All four of the current service bulletins are in areas of flight control hinges and other high stress areas. It’s very likely the aircraft effected are those the are used for aerobatic flying. I have not done any aerobatic flying with this aircraft. I have inspected the covered areas during each annual condition inspection.
-16-03-28 Cracking of wing aft spar web at the inboard aileron hinge bracket attach rivets.
-14-02-05 Cracking in elevator spar web near elevator attach points.
-14-01-31 Cracking near the bend in horizontal stabilizer front spar ( I have installed the Antisplat Aero horizontal stabilizer bracket, which adds considerable streng to the area of potential cracking)
-00036-REV 3 Cracking in horizontal rear spar at outboard elevator hinge brackets.
Real World Cruise Figures:
- 146 kts IAS, kts TAS_159 at 5,500” 2550 rpm while burning 7.7 gph. ROP
- 150 kts IAS, kts TAS 166 at 6,500” 2650 rpm while burning 8.5 gph. ROP
- 146 kts IAS, kts TAS 166 at 7,500” 2600 rpm while burning 7.7 gph. ROP
- 143 kts IAS, kts TAS 165 at 8,500” 2600 rpm while burning 8.6 gph. WOT/ROP
- 136 kts IAS, kts TAS 157 at 8,500 2500 rpm while burning 7.4 gph ROP
Date last annual: April 14, 2024
Maintained by: Frank Huber
Date last transponder/altimeter IFR check: April 12, 2024
Contact Info Frank Huber
voice: 763-245-0170
email: [email protected]
