2005 Vans RV-6 N968JS

Detailed Description

N968JS is a meticulously upgraded Vans RV-6. Powered by a Lycoming O-320-D1A (160 HP) with only 288.3 SMOH from Penn-Yan Aero and paired with an overhauled Hartzell constant-speed prop, this aircraft delivers crisp, responsive handling. With 47 gallons of fuel capacity (including wingtip aux tanks), it offers extended endurance for competition or cross-country flying. The advanced Dynon SkyView 10" glass cockpit, backed by a Garmin G-5 EFIS, while ADS-B In/Out compliance keeps you connected with traffic and weather. It includes military-style B8 control grips, 5-point harnesses, electric flaps, and an AOA indicator-all optimized for competition or aerobatic flying. Additional features like a Garmin SL-30 nav/com, secondary comm radio, and electric trim enhance both safety and convenience. Show quality paint, low time engine, and equipped with modern avionics, this turnkey machine is ready for its next pilot. 
More photos, video, and digital log books available by request.

General Specs

Total Time: 750

Engine 1 Time: 288 SMOH

Prop 1 Time: 288 SMOH

Useful Load: 600 lb

Condition: Used

Year Painted: 2005

Interior Year: 2005

Flight Rules: BTH

# of Seats: 2

Annual Inspection Performed: 12/2024

Airframe

TTAF- 750 hrs, Current Hobbs- 750.5 hrs 
Fuel System
Main Fuel Tanks: 19 gallons per side (38 gallons total)
Auxiliary Wingtip Tanks: 4.5 gallons per side (9 gallons total)
Total Fuel Capacity: 47 gallons

Landing Gear & Brakes
Fixed Conventional 
Updated Tailwheel Fork Assembly (Aviation Products, Inc.) 

New Brakes/Tires 100 hours ago

Pilot-Only Brakes

Cockpit & Controls
5-Point Pilot & Copilot Harnesses (with twist quick release) 

Military B8 Control Grips (fully wired on pilot side) - Classic fighter-style stick grips; trigger wired

Pilot-Side Throttle Quadrant 

Electric Flaps 

Electrical System
12V Primary and Secondary

Engines / Mods / Prop

Lycoming O-320-D1A (160HP) - 288.3 SMOH by Penn-Yan Aero on 12/2013

Hartzell 2-bladed Constant Speed (HC-C2YL-1BF) - 288.3 SPOH by Palm Beach Aircraft Propeller; prop governor o/h by MT-Propeller USA at same time

- Inverted fuel system 
- Inverted oil system

Avionics / Equipment

- Dynon Skyview 10" w/SVT 
- Dynon Skyview ADAHRS 
- Dynon SV-ADSB-470 for WX and TCAS 
- Dynon SV-XPNDR-261 Mode-S and ADSB in/out 
- Dynon SV-EMS-220 Engine Monitoring Module 
- Dynon SV-GPS-250 GPS antenna
- Garmin SL-30 Nav/Com (switchable to provide Nav info to Dynon Skyview or Garmin G-5) 
- Microair 760 Secondary Comm  
- Dynon Autopilot & Servos, 2 axis 
- Garmin G-5 EFIS (Backup with artificial horizon and HSI) 
- Garmin GPS-496 hardwired in w/ dedicated GPS antenna 
- AOA Indicator mounted atop glare shield 
- 2-place intercom with recording capability for ATC playback
- Panel mounted ELT indicator 
- Electric Elevator Trim w/panel mounted indicator 
- Manuel Roll Trim 
- Updated aluminum eyeball vents 
- Glove box on pax side

Interior / Exterior

9.5/10 Special True Fire™ paint scheme by Mike Lavallee of Killer Paint in 2005

9/10; Oregon seats and interior panels in dark grey in 2005

Remarks

- Light Canopy Cover 
- Heavy Duty Canopy Cover 
- Low profile wheel chocks 
- Extra Oregon seat height cushions 
- Wheel jack adapter 
- Canopy slider lock
- Complete Log Books
- No known or documented damage history
- Hangared at KPRX, Cox Field, Paris, Tx 

Digitally scanned logbooks and more photos/videos available by request

Aircraft specifications are subject to change at any time. This specification sheet is intended as preliminary
information and is subject to verification by the purchaser