1982 Cessna T303
Multi Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedDescription
We offer our beloved Cessna T-303 Crusader for sale. Same owner for the last 12 years. LH engine recently repaired/overhauled for approx 100k. Avionics upgrade in 2022 for 30+k Airplane time state: TTAF: 3680 hrs LH eng: 25 hrs since OH, crankshaft, cam, turbo, cylinders RH eng: 2160 hrs since OH Propellers: LH and RH 1380 hrs since OH ARC valid to august 2026 Aircraft in regular use
Engine
2 Engines, Piston
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Bodø, Enbo | Apr 16, 2026 | 95 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Cessna T303
This 1982 Cessna T303 (D-ICLY) is a 6-seat multi engine piston with 3,680 hours on the airframe. There are currently 5 T303 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $220,000 to $399,000.
The T303 cruises at 190 kts (352 km/h) with a range of 1,000 nm (1,852 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 25,000 ft allows operation above most weather.
Operating costs: Fuel burn is 28 GPH (106 L/h), which at current 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $174/hr in fuel alone. Total variable cost including maintenance reserves is approximately $270/hr. Annual fixed costs (hangar, insurance, crew, annual inspection) average $24,000. With 3,680 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (2,000 hrs) — verify engine status and overhaul reserve.
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record. There are 2 airworthiness directives 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 T303 — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
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This aircraft (D-ICLY) is registered outside the US.
Location & Ownership
Aircraft Location
Bodø, Enbo
Enbo
Seller reportedTitle Status
No FAA title records
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Safety Record
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Airworthiness Directives — Cessna T303
ADs are mandatory safety instructions issued by the FAA. 2 recent ADs found for this aircraft type.
Cessna Aircraft Company Models 150, 152, 170, 172, 175, 177, 180, 182, 185, 188, 190, 195, 206, 207, 210, T303, 336, and 337 Airplanes
View full AD →Cessna Aircraft Company Models T303, 402C, 404, 414A, and 421C Airplanes
View full AD →Source: FAA Airworthiness Directives database. Showing most recent ADs for this aircraft type.
Service Difficulty Reports — Cessna T303
SDRs are reports filed by mechanics about problems found during maintenance. 10 recent reports for this aircraft type.
CRACKS IN THE BULKHEAD ASSY - TAILCONE STA 325.5.
LEFT ALTERNATOR END CAP BEARING FAILED AND STARTED TO COME OUT OF THE CASTING. REPAIRED THE ALTERNATOR.
FOUND BULKHEAD AT BS 295.17 CRACKED FROM UPPER LT AND RT LIGHTNING HOLE THROUGH INBD FLANGE. IN ADDITION A .2500" CRACK WAS FOUND PROTRUDING INBD FROM STRINGER RELIEF JUST ABOVE TOP LT LIGHTNING HOLE.
HAVE HAD MULTIPLE FAILURES, BOTH IN FLIGHT AND DURING MAINTENANCE GROUND OPERATIONS. HOURS ON FAILED ALTERNATORS RANGE FROM AS LOW AS 30 TO A MAXIMUM OF 220 HOURS TIME IN SERVICE. THE ONE COMMON FACTOR IN ALL FAILURES HAS BEEN THE DISCOVERY OF LOOS...
THE PILOT REPORTED THE GEAR UNSAFE WARNING IN FLIGHT. THE GEAR WAS SELECTED DOWN AND NOSE AND RT MAIN GREEN LIGHT ONLY ILLUMINATED. THE PILOT DID FLYBY OF THE TOWER, WHO CONFIRMED THE LT GEAR APPEARED DOWN. THE AIRCRAFT CONTINUED IN FLIGHT AND LAN...
(CAN) SUDDEN DROP OF OIL PRESSURE DURING FLIGHT TO THE BOTTOM OF THE GREEN ON OIL PRESSURE GAUGE. CONTINUED FLIGHT WITH SAFE LANDING. CRACK NOT FOUND BY NDT. BOTTOM END REBEARINGED, BUT ENGINE OIL PRESSURE WOULD DROP ONCE WARMED UP (POST REPAIR). FU...
(CAN) THE AIRCRAFT CAME IN WITH A REPORT OF LOW OIL PRESSURE. THE OIL FILTER WAS PULLED AND INSPECTED WITH NO FAULTS FOUND, THE OIL PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE WAS REMOVED, CLEANED, AND REINSTALLED. THE AIRCRAFT WAS RUN-UP AND FOUND TO BE OPERATING NORMALL...
(CAN) AN ALTERNATOR BELT HAD FAILED ON THE PREVIOUS FLIGHT AND HAD BEEN REPLACED. THIS REQUIRED THE REMOVAL OF THE ENGINE DRIVEN FUEL PUMP PRESSURE RETURN LINE. THE LINE HAD BEEN LEFT OFF OF THE FUEL PUMP WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL LEAKING INTO THE ENGIN...
DURING TAKEOFF THE (STARTER ENGAGED) LAMP ILLUMINATED INDICATING HAD SELF ENGAGED. AIRCRAFT LANDED. STARTER NOT BURNED UP BUT INTERNAL ACTION SOUNDS UNUSUAL. NOTE: THIS IS THIRD STARTER FAILURE IN 5 WEEKS. (K)
(CAN) THE ENGINE LOST POWER ON CLIMB-OUT OF CALGARY. THE PILOT FEATHERED THE PROP AND RETURNED TO CALGARY. THE ENGINE WAS GROUND RUN AND THE PROP GOVERNOR WAS FOUND TO BE INOPERATIVE. UPON REMOVAL OF THE GOVERNOR, IT WAS FOUND THAT THE DRIVE P/N 53...
Source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System. Shows maintenance issues reported by mechanics for this aircraft type.
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