1997 Aviat A-1 Husky for sale

1997 Aviat A-1 Husky

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$130,000Good Deal
Location Decatur, AL
Total Time 1,153 hrs
Engine SMOH 1,153 hrs
Seats 2
Serial # 1356
Reg # N8XU
Cruise 113 kts (209 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

Avionics: Bendix/King KLX 135A GPS/Map/Com Transceiver Garmin GTX 327 Transponder Telex PC4 Intercom uAvionics tailBeacon ADS-B (out) Optionas and Features: Nav Lights Strobe Lights Taxi/Landing Lights Turn Coordinator Avionics Master Tow attachments Digital EGT/OAT/CHT

Description

Avionics / Equipment Avionics: Bendix/King KLX 135A GPS/Map/Com Transceiver Garmin GTX 327 Transponder Telex PC4 Intercom uAvionics tailBeacon ADS-B (out) Optionas and Features: Nav Lights Strobe Lights Taxi/Landing Lights Turn Coordinator Avionics Master Tow attachments Digital EGT/OAT/CHT

Engine

Engine: LYCOMING O-360-A1P 180hp Total Time since new:1,153 Hours Prop: Hartzell HC-C2YK-1BF 2-blade Total Time since New:1,153 Hours

Propeller

1,153 Hours since new

Interior

Dark Gray Fabric

Exterior

Overall White with Aqua and Gray Stripes

Inspection

March 2025 No known damage history

Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.

Price Comparison 1 active offer

Source Price Action
Jerry Christian Aircraft Sales, Inc. - George Semmes
trade-a-plane.com
$130,000
$150,000
Jerry Christian Aircraft Sales
controller.com
$130,000
Jerry Christian Aircraft Sales
controlleremea.co.uk
$130,150 *
GBP £98,235
Jerry Christian Aircraft Sales
aviationtrader.com.au
$134,600

* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

About This Aviat A-1 Husky

This 1997 Aviat A-1 Husky (N8XU) is a 2-seat single engine piston with 1,153 hours on the airframe. There are currently 10 A-1 Husky aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $105,000 to $177,566. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $130,000.

The A-1 Husky cruises at 113 kts (209 km/h) with a range of 695 nm (1,287 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 20,000 ft allows operation above most weather.

Operating costs: Fuel burn is 8 GPH (30 L/h), which at current Jet-A prices (~$5.50/gal) means approximately $44/hr in fuel alone.

NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 1,153 hours
Budget $120 for pre-purchase inspection

Aviat A-1 Husky — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
2
Cruise Speed
113 kts (209 km/h)
Range
695 nm (1,287 km)
Ceiling
20,000 ft (6,096 m)
Useful Load
800 lbs (363 kg)
Horsepower
180 HP
Fuel Burn
8 GPH (30 L/h)

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

AVIAT A-1 Husky

Fuel Burn
8.0 GPH
~$52/hr

AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the AVIAT A-1 Husky. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.

Ownership & Registration

FAA registration data pending for N8XU.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Decatur, AL

Seller reported 74 more aircraft in Alabama →

Title Status

No FAA title records

Available for US-registered aircraft only

Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, FAA Civil Aviation Registry (DocIndex). Title data may be delayed. Always verify with an aviation attorney before purchase.

Safety Record

NTSB safety data coming soon.

We'll check N8XU against the NTSB accident database.

Price History

3 price events · sources: trade-a-plane.com, controller.com, controlleremea.co.uk

AeroGurus Market Estimate AME

$130,000
Range: $119,125 — $149,250
Confidence: 70%
vs. Market
0%
Fair Price

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