Van's RV-7 & RV-7A for sale
The Van's RV-7 and RV-7A are two-seat, side-by-side kit airplanes: the RV-7 has a tailwheel and the RV-7A tricycle gear. Most are sold by their builders or later owners, and price depends on engine, avionics and build quality. Van's says every RV-7/7A variation is under MOSAIC's stall-speed limit, so sport pilots can fly them.
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Van's RV-7 & RV-7A at a glance
What does a RV-7 cost?
AirplaneHub doesn't have enough real RV-7 ads yet to show a typical asking price; we'll show one here once there are at least three. Price depends heavily on engine time, avionics and condition.
What to check when buying a used RV-7
Builder records and the condition inspection
Ask for the builder's log and photos, and the airframe, engine and propeller logbooks. An amateur-built aircraft gets a yearly condition inspection instead of an annual. The builder's repairman certificate doesn't transfer to you: it's issued only to the primary builder (14 CFR 65.104; EAA: "FAA-issued repairman certificates are not transferable"). Since MOSAIC, a later owner can do the condition inspection with a light-sport repairman inspection rating, or hire an A&P mechanic (EAA, final rule).
Engine and propeller
RV-7s fly with engines from about 150 to 210 hp, so two airplanes of the same model can differ a lot. Match the engine and propeller to the logs, and have a mechanic who knows RVs do the pre-buy.
Tailwheel or nosewheel
The RV-7 is a taildragger; the RV-7A stands on tricycle gear. Make sure you're shopping the one you're trained and insured to fly.
Can a sport pilot fly the RV-7?
Yes. Van's says "all variations of the RV-7/7A, RV-8/8A, and RV-9/9A have VS1 stall speeds below the limit" (Van's). A sport pilot can carry one passenger. See MOSAIC aircraft for sale.
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Questions buyers ask
How much is a used Van's RV-7?
It varies with engine, avionics and build quality. AirplaneHub will show a typical asking price once there are at least three real RV-7 ads; until then, see the current listings above.
Can I buy an RV-7 kit instead of a flying airplane?
Yes. Van's still sells RV-7 kits, and unfinished kits and projects also turn up in classifieds.
What's the difference between the RV-7 and RV-7A?
The landing gear: the RV-7 has a tailwheel, the RV-7A tricycle gear.
Can a sport pilot fly an RV-7 under MOSAIC?
Yes, per Van's: every RV-7/7A variation is below the 59-knot VS1 limit. A sport pilot can carry one passenger.
Can I get the builder's repairman certificate when I buy one?
No. The repairman certificate stays with the primary builder. A later owner can use a light-sport repairman inspection rating or an A&P for the condition inspection.
Where can I find RV-7s for sale near me?
Use the state filter on AirplaneHub, or save a search and we'll email you when one is posted.
Sources, checked September 27, 2026. Prices are published ranges and dated asking prices, not AirplaneHub sales data. Nothing here is flight-training, legal or airworthiness advice.