N221TM
1997 Van's Fastback Canopy
Fastback Canopy
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Located in: San Marcos, TX
| Total Time: | 576 hrs |
| Prop time since overhaul: | NA hrs |
| Date of last annual: | 08/07/2014 |
| Fuel Capacity: | 32 US Gallons |
| Useful Load: | 618 Lbs |
| Type of propeller: | Constant Speed |
| Date of last IFR Cert: | NA |
| Serial Number: | 3974 |
Left Engine
Hours since major: 576 hrs
Date of Major: 05/30/1997
Name of Engine Shop: Wm. R. Davis A&P 201227730
Horespower: 180 HP
Manufacturer: Lycoming Model:
O-360-A1A
Serial Number: L-5122-36
Right Engine
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Horespower: HP
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Very Low Time Airframe and Engine, Oshkosh Award Winner, Looks Awesome!
Avionics
- Terra 760D Com
- Lowrance 2000C Airmap/GPS
- Navaid AP-1 w/Smart Coupler Autopilot
- Terra TRT 250D Transponder
- Flightcom 403mc Intercom
Other Equipment
- Sky-Tec starter
- B&C alternator
- Vision Microsystems VM-1000 Engine Management System
- Sam James cowl and plenum
- Adjustable radio and instrument lighting
- Aftermarket wing-root fairings, wingtips and wheel pants
- Canopy "Fastback" modification
- Flyboy accessories Screaming Eagle tailwheel assembly for better over-the-nose visibility and more precise steering
- 5-point harnesses
- Goodyear Flight Custom III 500-5 6-ply tires w/TU ACL inner tubes
- Whelan Strobes
- Maintenance and owner's manuals, complete logs
- Always hangared
- Dual Electronic Ignition
- Powersonic 12180NB 18-amp/hr main battery
- Powersonic 1250-F2 5-amp/hr aux battery w/isolate switch for backup ignition power
Condition
A visual inspection of the aircraft shows no obvious sign of any airframe damage. The logbooks are original, complete, well organized, comprehensive and reveal no evidence of any major repairs due to damage.
Exterior
The overall condition of the exterior is excellent. The paint is very shiny with some minor chips and a few scratches. There is no missing paint at all on the aircraft. The glass is clear and in good condition.
Interior
The seats, side panels, carpet and plastic components are all in good condition.
Message From the Owner
I’ve owned four RVs, two -4s, a -6 and a -7, and flown a bunch more. From the perspective of hands-on, seat-of-the-pants flying, this airplane is in a class by itself. Control pressures are the lightest I’ve ever felt, as if there isn’t any friction. It outperforms the others not only in handling, but in takeoff, climb, cruise, and aerobatics. The builder was a self-described “speed freak” who constructed a light airplane and took special care to minimize drag with: oversized air intakes and plenum that help reduce cooling drag; aftermarket wingtips, wheel pants, custom molded wing-root fairings; and the fastback mod that creates a less turbulent airflow from the canopy aft along the top of the fuselage. The specifications in his advertisement reflected this approach by referring to the airplane as an RV-4.5. Take a look at the way the truncated canopy meets the raised aft fuselage and you'll see why. In terms of selling an RV, this will be the toughest one to watch as it flies off into the sunset. I’d love to keep it and upgrade to a VFR glass panel, which allows so much more efficient use of the limited real estate available in the -4, and add a PFD, MFD, 2-axis autopilot, and ADS-B traffic and weather. Available options for achieving full ADS-B compliance are rapidly changing as I write this, but it appears that for experimental home-built aircraft, the costs to upgrade are coming down. The equipment only has to provide TSO capabilities rather than being TSO-certified. In addition, a complete ADS-B In and Out system can be added without installation of a new Mode “S” transponder, which is required only for operations above 18,000 feet. None of those improvements, however, do anything to improve what this little airplane does best, which is to reach out and touch the soul of an aviator. Happy flying! ~Tosh
The 1997 Van's RV-4 is a rare find. It is a 1997 Oshkosh fly-in award winning fastback professionally built by an AP/IA. The total time on the airframe and engine is extremely low. It comes with a great set of comprehensive maintenance records and has no damage history. The paint and interior look great and it turns heads everywhere it goes. If you are one of those pilots who take pride in owning nice things, this is the one plane for you. Be sure to contact us right away because at this price it is a great value and will not be available for very long!
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