Making the Decision - Complete Aircraft Cost Estimator

Many people often ask us, "how much will it cost to build one?" While we can provide an average cost, say $34,110-$36,715 for a completed aircraft, this number applies only to a specific configuration. In this example, an RV-7 built from a standard kit, using a mid-time engine, VFR instrumentation, and a fixed-pitch prop. What if you want to know the cost of an RV-8A QuickBuild with a brand new 200 horsepower Lycoming, a constant-speed prop? Just use our cost estimator below to get an estimate on the total cost to complete the RV of your choice.

Note: The number provided is an estimate only, it is not a quote. We have based the number on our prices, plus average market value for items we don't carry. We will provide a range of possible prices.

Cost Estimator

Please fill in the form below, then press the submit button. It may take a moment to process your request...please be patient.

1. Choose the aircraft model:
RV-3
RV-4
RV-7
RV-7A
RV-8
RV-8A
RV-9
RV-9A
RV-10

2. Choose the kit type:
Standard Kit
Quickbuild Kit

3. Engine:
New Lycoming O-320-D1A 160HP
New Lycoming O-360-A1A 180HP
New Lycoming IO-360-M1B 180HP 
New Lycoming IO-360-A1B6 200HP 
New Lycoming O-540-A4D5 250HP (RV-10 only) 
New Lycoming IO-540-D4A5 260HP (RV-10 only) 
Used mid-time Lycoming

4. Prop and mounting:
Constant speed
Metal fixed pitch
Wood fixed pitch

5. Engine Instruments:
Analog gauges
Electronic gauges

6. Flight instruments:
VFR Cross Country

7. Do you wish to have lighting?
Yes
No

8. Avionics:
Basic
VFR Cross Country

9. Paint:
None
Do-it Yourself
Professional

10. How will you take delivery of your kit?
I will pick up my kit myself in Oregon.
My kit will need to be shipped.

11. Do you wish to include the cost of tools in the estimate?
Yes
No

 
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