Complete engine, airframe and prop logbooks. Always hangared. Flies great, but family has grown so mission has changed.

Home Airport(s)

KILE

Manufacturer year

1993

Serial Number

1949

Registration Number

N6234L

Make/Model

Vans RV4

Airframe

TTAF: ~1150 hrs (flown regularly) Lycoming O320 A1A TSO: ~1100 hrs Compressions: 68, 78, 76, 78 Cargo 3 Blade TTSN: ~310 hrs

Performance Specs

7.5 GPH cruise at 135 kts 32 GAL fuel capacity Empty Weight 958 lbs VFR day & night

Avionics

GTX 327 GTR 200B EDM 350 Fuel Scan 450 uAvionix Tailbeacon

Maintenance Details

Condition inspection completed April 2026, good until April 2027. Transponder inspection completed Feb 26

Aircraft Model Overview (Reference only)

The Van's RV-4 is a two-seat, single-engine, all-metal tandem-seat homebuilt aircraft designed by Richard VanGrunsven of Van's Aircraft Inc. of Aurora, Oregon, with the design first flying in 1979 and kit production ongoing to the present day. Among the most successful kit aircraft designs in aviation history — with well over 3,000 completed and flying worldwide — the RV-4 established Van's Aircraft's reputation for designing high-performance, accessible, and structurally sound kit planes that reward builder effort with a finished product capable of competing with, and frequently outperforming, certified aircraft at a fraction of the cost. A 1993 build date reflects a well-established mid-production RV-4 from a period when builder technique and kit quality had both matured significantly from the earliest examples. The RV-4 is most commonly powered by a Lycoming O-320 or O-360 series engine in naturally aspirated configuration, producing between 150 and 180 horsepower depending on the specific variant installed. A smaller number of builds use the Lycoming O-540 for additional performance, and engine choice varies entirely by builder preference and design intent. The 150 to 180 HP installations drive a fixed-pitch or constant-speed propeller — again builder-selected — and deliver the cruise performance figures that have made the RV-4 one of the most talked-about sport aircraft in EAB aviation. Fuel burn at cruise is typically 7 to 9 USG per hour depending on power setting, engine displacement, and propeller configuration, and actual performance figures for any individual aircraft must be verified from that aircraft's own flight test data rather than general fleet averages. The all-metal, low-wing airframe uses Van's Aircraft's proven aluminum semi-monocoque construction — riveted aluminum sheet over formed ribs and spars — that delivers structural integrity, long service life, and straightforward inspection and repair using standard aircraft sheet metal techniques. The RV-4's tandem seating configuration places pilot and passenger in a narrow, purposeful fuselage optimized for aerodynamic efficiency and aerobatic structural integrity. The bubble canopy provides exceptional all-around visibility in both seats and gives the aircraft its distinctive fighter-like aesthetic. Aerobatic structural limits of +6g and −3g are certified through the operating limitations process and require verification on each individual aircraft. The tandem two-seat cockpit is intentionally sport-oriented rather than touring-comfortable — upright seating, a relatively narrow cabin, and a close instrument panel create an environment that experienced pilots find immediately engaging and less experienced pilots should approach with appropriate transition training. The front cockpit is primary for all operations; the rear cockpit provides dual controls in most builds and is used for instruction and passenger transport. Cockpit avionics vary enormously by build — from basic VFR steam gauges to comprehensive glass panel installations with Garmin G3X or Dynon Skyview — and the 1993 vintage may carry either configuration depending on original specification and subsequent owner upgrades. ADS-B Out compliance should be verified on any aircraft intended for operations in ADS-B-required airspace. The RV-4 is approved for aerobatic flight within its operating limitations, subject to the specific maneuvers authorized in each individual aircraft's FAA-issued operating limitations document. Common authorized maneuvers include loops, rolls, spins, hammerheads, and Cuban eights, though the precise authorization varies by aircraft. Pilots intending to conduct aerobatic operations must hold an appropriate aerobatic endorsement, operate within the aircraft's weight-and-balance aerobatic envelope, and confirm that the specific aircraft's operating limitations explicitly authorize the maneuvers intended. The RV-4 is widely used for aerobatic training and personal aerobatic sport flying and has an excellent safety record in the hands of properly trained pilots. In the EAB market, the Van's RV-4 occupies one of the most active and liquid segments — a well-known, extensively documented design with a massive builder community, abundant online resources, and A&P familiarity that approaches certified aircraft levels in major aviation markets. The Van's Aircraft Owners and Builders Association (VAF) is one of the most active EAB communities in the world, providing construction guidance, maintenance advice, and a searchable community of experienced RV owners and builders. Insurance for the RV-4 is generally available through EAB specialist underwriters at rates that reflect the type's well-documented safety record relative to other EAB designs. For the sport pilot seeking genuine aerobatic capability, exceptional cruise performance, and the satisfaction of all-metal construction quality — in an aircraft with one of the largest builder networks in experimental a

Additional Notes

LED wingtip position and anti collision lights Landing light Electric flaps Manual elevator trim Rear stick