1979 Cessna 337H
Multi Engine Piston
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1979 CESSNA 337H For Sale in Calgary, Alberta 1979 Cessna 337H Skymaster Total Time: 1,674 Hours A rare low-time example of the sought-after push-pull twin! This 1979 Cessna 337H Skymaster is equipped with modern Garmin avionics and well-maintained engines, offering exceptional performance, reliability, and visibility. Perfect for owners seeking redundancy without the complexity of traditional twins. Airframe: 1,674 Total Time Since New Engines: Front Engine: 477 Hours Since Overhaul Rear Engine: 1,034 Hours Since Overhaul Propellers: Both Props Overhauled in 2020 Only 120 Hours Since Overhaul Avionics: Dual Garmin G5 Electronic Flight Instruments Garmin GNS 530 NAV/COM/GPS Garmin GMA 340 Audio Panel Garmin GTX 330 Transponder Additional Features: Straight, clean airframe with no known damage history Exceptional forward visibility and centerline thrust for safety Ideal for serious cross-country travel with twin-engine security This Skymaster is turn-key and ready for its next mission — whether private ownership, aerial survey, or commercial use.
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New in 2020
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Price Comparison Listed on multiple marketplaces
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
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Aircraft Canada
controller.com
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$134,799
$136,276
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Calgary, AB, Canada | Mar 25, 2026 | 115 days | Active |
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About This Cessna 337H
This 1979 Cessna 337H (C-GDFC) is a 6-seat multi engine piston with 1,647 hours on the airframe. This aircraft is listed at the market average at $134,799.
The 337H cruises at 170 kts (315 km/h) with a range of 900 nm (1,667 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 19,500 ft allows operation above most weather.
Operating costs: Fuel burn is 22 GPH (83 L/h), which at current 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $136/hr in fuel alone. Total variable cost including maintenance reserves is approximately $260/hr. Annual fixed costs (hangar, insurance, crew, annual inspection) average $25,000. With 1,647 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (1,500 hrs) — verify engine status and overhaul reserve.
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record. There are 1 airworthiness directive applicable to this aircraft type — review AD compliance carefully before purchase. Mechanics have filed 10 service difficulty reports for this type — common maintenance items to discuss during pre-buy.
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Cessna 337H — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
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This aircraft (C-GDFC) is registered outside the US.
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Title Status
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Safety Record
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Airworthiness Directives — Cessna 337H
ADs are mandatory safety instructions issued by the FAA. 1 recent AD found for this aircraft type.
Cessna Aircraft Company (Cessna) Models 336, 337, 337A (USAF 02B), 337B, M337B (USAF 02A), T337B, 337C, T337C, 337D, T337D, 337E, T337E, 337F, T337F, 337G, T337G, 337H, P337H, T337H, T337H-SP, F337E, FT337E, F337F, FT337F, F337G, FT337GP, F337H, and FT337HP Airplanes
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Service Difficulty Reports — Cessna 337H
SDRs are reports filed by mechanics about problems found during maintenance. 10 recent reports for this aircraft type.
ABOUT 15 MINUTES AFTER TAKEOFF DURING CRUISE PILOT REPORTED HEARING STRANGE SOUND IN HEADSETS AND IMMEDIATELY AFTER STARTED LOSING ELECTRICAL POWER SLOWLY. INSTRUMENTS AND RADIOS SLOWLY STARTED TURNING OFF. PERFORMED TOTAL ELECTRICAL FAILURE CHECKLI...
FRONT FUEL STRAINER ASSEMBLY, SEVERELY CORRODED TOP ASSEMBLY P/N 0756005-2, STANDPIPE SEVERELY CORRODED. BOWL-FUEL STRAINER P/N 0756008-1 CORRODED PIN HOLES CAUSING LEAKS.
(CAN) THE PILOT REPORTED THAT HIS MIXTURE CONTROLS WHERE A FULL KNOB OUT FROM EACH OTHER AND FUEL FLOWS WHERE OUT FROM EACH OTHER DURING GROUND RUN. INSPECTION REVEALED THE MIXTURE STOP PIN ON THE REAR ENGINE FUEL PUMP HAD COME OUT. THE MIXTURE CON...
(EH4R) A CRACK APPROX 1.5 INCHES IN LENGTH, RUNNING FORE AND AFT IN THE LT WING UPPER L/E SKIN AT WS 61.00 WAS DISCOVERED DURING ROUTINE MX INSP. INSP OF INSIDE L/E STRUCTURE FROM WS 49.12 TO WS 79.60 WAS PERFORMED. THE FOLLOWING DISCREPANCIES WER...
A CRACK APPROX 2 INCHES IN LENGTH, RUNNING FORE AND AFT IN THE LT WING UPPER L/E SKIN AT WS 61.00 DISCOVERED DURING INSP. INSP OF THE INSIDE L/E STRUCTURE FROM WS 49.12 TO WS 79.60 WAS PERFORMED.
ON INSP OF OIL SCREEN METAL WAS FOUND AND INSP WAS CARRIED OUT AND FOUND THAT THE MAGNETO DRIVE GEAR WAS MISSING SEVERAL TEETH AND THE REST OF THE TEETH WHERE WORN DOWN TO ALMOST A KNIFE EDGE. IT IS ALMOST LIKE THE GEAR WAS NOT HARDENED PROPERLY.
UPON RECEIVING INSP OF NEW MFG AIR FILTERS PN P107336 IT WAS FOUND THAT 3 OUT OF 4 NEW FILTERS HAD A DEFECTIVE SEALING SURFACE CAUSING THE SEALING/MATING SURFACE TO CRACK AND CRUMBLE. THIS DEFECTIVE SEALING SURFACE COULD POTENTIALY ENTER THE ENGINE I...
PILOT REPORTED LOW OIL PRESSURE DURING TAKEOFF PHASE OF FLIGHT FOLLOWED BY NO OIL PRESSURE INDICATION SHORTLY AFTER. PILOT THOUGHT THE LOW OIL PRESSURE WAS AN INDICATION PROBLEM. UPON INSPECTION AND FUNCTIONAL CHECK OF PRESSURE GAUGE, THE INDICATOR W...
WHILE DOING A PRE-TOW WALKAROUND INSPECTION, NOTICED THE FRONT ENGINE EXHAUST TAIL PIPES WERE LOOSE AND SUPPORT CLAMPS PN 15501261 BROKEN ON BOTH LT AND RT SIDES. BOTH CLAMPS HAD BOTH OUTER EARS BROKEN OFF AT WELDMENT. PREVIOUS CLAMPS FAILED AFTER ...
DURING CRUISE CLIMB, PILOT REPORTED BOTH ENGINES QUIT RUNNING AND DEVERTED. DURING DECENT ENGINES CAME BACK TO LIFE. SUMPED 1 PINT EACH FROM FRONT, BACK FUEL STRAINERS, LT AND RT WING DRAINS. FUEL APPEARED NORMAL COLOR BLUE AND NO CONTAMINATES FOU...
Source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System. Shows maintenance issues reported by mechanics for this aircraft type.
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Price vs Typical Asking Range
This asking price is below the typical asking range for this model, roughly $199,747–$229,833.
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