Fairchild Fairchild 24 Aircraft under $500,000
Under $500k for a piston single is the high-end price band — typically modern composite singles (Cirrus SR22/SR22T from mid-2000s+), late-model Bonanza or Mooney with full glass, low-time airframes with current engine status and full mandate compliance. Highest acquisition cost in piston class but lowest pre-buy discovery risk.
The Fairchild 24 is a handsome, high-wing cabin classic from the 1930s and 40s — a comfortable vintage tourer built with both Jacobs radial and Ranger inline engines. Roomy, characterful and well-regarded among classic-aircraft enthusiasts, it offers genuine golden-age charm with usable cabin comfort.
6 used Fairchild Fairchild 24 aircraft for sale under $500,000 · 4-seat · Reference price ~$85,000 ($45,000–$160,000) · updated 20 min ago
Fairchild Fairchild 24 Specifications
Model specThe Fairchild Fairchild 24 is a 4-seat single engine piston with a cruise speed of 100 kt (185 km/h), a range of 404 nm (748 km), and a useful load of 800 lbs (363 kg).
Fairchild Fairchild 24 for Sale
Fairchild Fairchild 24 asking prices range from $59,628 to $149,470, with a median of $88,500 (market reference $85,000).
Compare Fairchild Fairchild 24
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Fairchild Fairchild 24 Price & Cost
How much does a Fairchild Fairchild 24 cost? Used Fairchild 24 prices: $59K – $149K, average $96K (median $88K); market reference $85K, across 5 priced of 6 active listings.
Key price factors: engine time to overhaul, year and airframe hours, avionics, damage history and logbook completeness — see the buying guide below for the full pre-purchase checklist.
Buying a Used Fairchild Fairchild 24
Buying a Fairchild Fairchild 24 comes down to a focused pre-purchase checklist — here is what matters most on this model:
What to check before buying
Frequently Asked Questions — Fairchild Fairchild 24
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Fairchild Fairchild 24 Inventory by Country
| United Kingdom | 1 |
Fairchild Fairchild 24 by Price
| Under $100k | 3 |
| Under $200k | 5 |
| Under $300k | 5 |
| Under $500k | 5 |
Fairchild Fairchild 24 by Decade
| 1980s | 1 |
Fairchild Fairchild 24 Safety Record
No NTSB events on record for the Fairchild Fairchild 24. Individual aircraft safety records may be available on detail pages.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database