1997 Extra EA-300L for sale

1997 Extra EA-300L

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$245,000above typical asking range
Location Kennesaw, GA
Total Time 2,800 hrs
Engine SMOH 1,300 hrs
Seats 2
Serial # 015
Reg # N51E
Cruise 170 kts (315 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Description

The Extra EA 300L is a two-seat aerobatic aircraft developed for advanced aerobatic training and competitive flying. The EA-300L is known for its structural strength, precise control response, and ability to handle high-G maneuvers, making it a popular choice for aerobatic schools and competitive pilots worldwide. The aircraft remains one of the most recognizable two-seat aerobatic designs in operation.

New Intercom/Audio wiring-With 6Pin and standard dual plug.

Installed: New Garmin GTX 335 ADS-B Transponder W/GPS

and New ADS-B Antenna. ADS-B IN/OUT compliant

Installed: "4" New Uavionix AV-30-C Primary Flight Displays with/

12-in1 functionality

Primary: Attitude, Slip, Direction Indication

Probe less (AOA)

Indicated Airspeed kts/mph

Altitude/ Vertical Trend/ Alerter

OAT/TAS/Density Altitude

Bus voltage

GPS Nav Data Overlay

GPS HSI/360 rose/Arc map mode

customizable Colors, Fonts, & Layout

Audio Alerts (AOA, G, Roll Limits)

Garmin Engine Monitoring

Garmin 430 serviced 2023

Maintenance:

As of 5/2026 all AD's and SB's complied with.

All Logs books: Engine/ Airframe/ Prop are available

Last Annual Inspection 05/2026

New Seats, New Smoke oil pump, New Engine mounts

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

Price Comparison Listed on multiple marketplaces

Source Price Action
Michael White
trade-a-plane.com
$245,000
USA Aircraft Brokers
hangar67.com
$210,000
USA Aircraft Brokers
aircraftdealer.com
$210,000
Listing Source
planesalesusa.com
$210,000

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

About This Extra EA-300L

This 1997 Extra EA-300L (N51E) is a 2-seat single engine piston with 2,800 hours on the airframe. There are currently 6 EA-300L aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $210,000 to $329,000. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $245,000.

The EA-300L cruises at 170 kts (315 km/h) with a range of 415 nm (769 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 16,000 ft allows operation above most weather.

Operating costs: Fuel burn is 16 GPH (61 L/h), which at current 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $99/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: 2,800 hours
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Extra EA-300L — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
2
Cruise Speed
170 kts (315 km/h)
Range
415 nm (769 km)
Ceiling
16,000 ft (4,877 m)
Max Weight
2,095 lbs (950 kg)
Useful Load
800 lbs (363 kg)
Horsepower
300 HP
Fuel Burn
16 GPH (61 L/h)

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

EXTRA EA-300L

Fuel Burn
16.0 GPH
~$104/hr

AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the EXTRA EA-300L. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.

Ownership & Registration

FAA registration data pending for N51E.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Kennesaw, GA

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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 N51E against the NTSB accident database.

Price History

2 price events · sources: trade-a-plane.com, hangar67.com

Price vs Typical Asking Range

This asking price is above the typical asking range for this model, roughly $198,530–$244,259.

Based on current asking prices for comparable listings — asking prices only, not an appraisal or sale price.

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