N296TW is a blend of performance and passion. It's a sleek, responsive performer built for pilots who crave adventure. With its tandem seating, classic lines, and proven Van’s engineering, it’s your ticket to spirited aerobatics and smooth weekend getaways. This airplane has been thoroughly enjoyed by its Navy Test Pilot owner who is moving on to a family aircraft. It is currently located at the iconic Inyokern Airport in California's Mojave Desert. Logbooks and photos here.
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1992 Vans RV-4
Single-engine Piston-Used
$62,000
05/29/2025
Est: $460/mo
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Registration no. N296TWSerial no. 2441
3,097 VIEWS
20 DAYS ON FLYING
5 SAVES
Aircraft Listing Type
For Sale
Special use
- Aerobatic
- Experimental
- Homebuilt
Highlights
Seller location
Inyokern, California, United States
Aircraft location
Airport Rd, Inyokern, California 93527, United States
Airframe & Propulsion
Airframe Total time
1,048 hours
ESTIMATED TIME BEFORE OVERHAUL (TBO)
Remaining engine hours before the factory recommended Time Before Overhaul (TBO).
Airframe Description
May 1992 Van's RV-4, SN 2441. No known damage history. Painted classic white with blue stripes and accents. Aircraft includes brand new wheel pants and canopy cover. 959 Empty weight with 1500 Gross. Lightweight Lithium EarthX Battery. HID Landing lights, LED position lights, and wingtip stobes. Complete maintenance logs and records.
Total hours flown in the past 6 months
22 hours
Propulsion
Lycoming 0-320-D2J 160HP with 1048 since major overhaul (1991.) It is running strong with Jan '25 compressions 1-76 2-75 3-75 4-75. Engine has an oil filter adapter, Vetterman upgraded exhaust, 35amp alternator, and the crankshaft permanently complies with AD 98-02-08. New ignition harness in 2017 (220hrs ago.)
MT 170 R-180-3E composite prop, overhauled in 2016. TTSN: 559, TSMOH: 234
New prop extension kit in 2021.
Avionics
Flight rules
Visual Flight Rules
Navigation equipment
Nice VFR panel featuring integrated red night post lighting.
-RCA26003 Digital Attitude Indicator
-Electric Turn and Bank
-Airspeed / Altimeter / VSI
-Panel Mounted Garmin 396 GPS
-Compass
-G Meter
Comms equipment
Micro Air 760 Comm Radio
Dual place Intercom
Garmin GTX-327 Transponder
Uavionix Echo UAT ADSB
Engine management
EI R1 Digital Tachometer
Fuel Pressure
Ammeter
Oil Pressure / Oil Temperature
Interior & Exterior
Number of seats
2
Additional equipment
Dual-controls
Interior Condition
Nice Black with Gray leather seats, gray carpeting inside.
Rear cockpit- stick, rudder pedals, throttle
Interior Year
2005
Interior Score
7
Exterior Condition
Paint Year
1992
Paint Score
6
Maintenance
Inspection Status
Conditional inspection completed January 2025.
Inspection Expiry
Sat, Jan 31, 2026
Damage history
No known damage history.
Price Change history
Date
Event
Price
05/29/2025
Listed for Sale
$62,000