2004 GIPPSLAND AERONAUTICS / GIPPSAERO GA8 AIRVAN

General Specs (cont.)

Total Time:2500

Engine 1 Time:503 SMOH

Prop 1 Time:639 SPOH

Useful Load:1676 lb

Condition:Used

Flight Rules:N/A

# of Seats:5

Additional Classifications

Detailed Description

AUCTION - Offered by the Civil Air Patrol, this 2004 Gippsland GA-8 is a versatile, mission-proven utility aircraft with 2,500 hours total time. Powered by a Lycoming IO-540 with 503 hours since major overhaul and paired with a Hartzell two-blade propeller with 639 hours since major overhaul, this GA-8 is ready for its next mission. The panel features an Aspen EFD100 Primary Flight Display, Garmin MX20 Multi-Function Display, and ADS-B capability, providing enhanced situational awareness. A great opportunity to own a rugged, dependable aircraft well-suited for utility, charter, or personal operations. Please visit http://www.AircraftBidder.com for more information.

Avionics / Equipment

Avionics:
Aspen EDF 1000 PFD
Garmin MX20 MFD
Garmin GNX 80 GPS/Nav/Com
Apollo SL30 Nav/Com
NAT Audio Panel
Davtron Chronometer
Garmin GTX 345 ADS-B Transponder
Electronics International Digital Volts/Amps Indicator
Garmin USB Port
Fuel Send 450 Digital Fuel Flow Indicator

Additional Features:
Airglass Nose Fork
Stock Nose Fork Included
Extra Seats
Whelen LED Lights
Tail Stand

Airframe

Airframe:
2500 Total Time
Annual Due September 2026
ELT Battery Due May 2027
ACF-50 Corrosion Control Applied August 2024
1676 LBS Useful Load

Engines / Mods / Prop

Engine:
Lycoming IO-540-K1A5 Engine
503 SMOH Overhaul Performed April 2022 by Americas Aircraft Engines at 1997 Total Time
#6 Cylinder Overhauled by Alaskan Aircraft Engines at 391 SMOH
Slick magnetos 
Reiff Turbo XP Preheat System

Prop:
Hartzell 2-Blade Propeller
639 SMOH Overhauled December 2020 by Rocky Mountain Propellers at 1861 Total Time
Prop Governor Overhauled December 2025 at 2467 Total Time

Interior / Exterior

Interior:
Blue Fabric Seats, Blue Carpet, Gray Side Panels

Exterior:
Top Half White, Bottom Half Blue, Red and Silver Accent Stripes

Remarks

Bullet Points:
503 SMOH Lycoming IO-540
1676 lbs Useful Load
ADS-B
September 2025 Annual








SUBJECT TO PRIOR SALE OR REMOVAL FROM AUCTION