Howard 500 Aircraft in United States
United States is the world's largest GA market with the highest concentration of aircraft, dealers, MRO facilities and flight infrastructure. FAA certification standards, N-registration. Most TBM/PC-12/Cirrus production aircraft sold in the US used market are N-registered with full FAA documentation.
The Howard 500 is a rare vintage pressurized twin for buyers who want executive-era radial/large-piston character and collector-level uniqueness rather than practical modern transport. It is a serious specialist aircraft where restoration quality, pressurization, engine support, parts availability, and records define value. Compared with modern piston twins, the Howard 500 is far rarer and more support-sensitive; compared with a classic business jet, it stays in vintage piston-twin territory.
2 used Howard 500 aircraft for sale in United States · 7-seat · Reference price ~$650,000 ($350,000–$1,200,000) · updated 2 days ago
Howard 500 Specifications
Model specThe Howard 500 is a 7-seat multi engine piston with a cruise speed of 250 kt (463 km/h), a range of 1,200 nm (2,222 km), and a useful load of 3,500 lbs (1,588 kg).
Howard 500 for Sale
Howard 500 asking prices range from $2,500,000 to $2,500,000, with a median of $2,500,000 (market reference $650,000).
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How much does a Howard 500 cost? Used 500 prices: from $2.5M; market reference $650K, across 1 priced of 2 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 Howard 500
Buying a Howard 500 comes down to a focused pre-purchase checklist — here is what matters most on this model:
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Frequently Asked Questions — Howard 500
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Howard 500 Inventory by Country
| United States | 2 |
Howard 500 by Decade
| 1960s | 2 |
Howard 500 Safety Record
No NTSB events on record for the Howard 500. Individual aircraft safety records may be available on detail pages.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database