JMB VL3 912IS Aircraft 2020s

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The JMB VL3 is a sleek modern light aircraft for buyers who want high-performance LSA-style touring, efficient operation, and European composite design rather than legacy trainer simplicity. Its attraction is speed and modern feel, but buyers must verify category, engine installation, avionics, retractable/fixed configuration where applicable, and local support. Compared with a Tecnam trainer, the VL3 is more performance-oriented; compared with certified four-seat singles, it is a very different light-aircraft ownership category.

JMB VL3 912IS aircraft for sale

5 used JMB VL3 912IS aircraft for sale 2020s · 2-seat · Reference price ~$220,000 ($150,000–$320,000) · updated 12 hours ago

JMB VL3 912IS Specifications

Model spec

The JMB VL3 912IS is a 2-seat light sport with a cruise speed of 151 kt (280 km/h), a range of 1,080 nm (2,000 km), and a useful load of 550 lbs (249 kg).

Performance
Cruise151 kt (280 km/h)
Range1,080 nm (2,000 km)
Service Ceiling18,000 ft (5,486 m)
Engine & Fuel
Horsepower100 HP
Fuel Burn5.0 GPH (19 L/h)
Weights & Seats
Seats2
Max Gross Weight1,323 lbs (600 kg)
Useful Load550 lbs (249 kg)
Production2014–present

JMB VL3 912IS for Sale

JMB VL3 912IS asking prices range from $199,900 to $283,349, with a median of $250,000 (market reference $220,000).

$199,900
For Sale
Reg# N592TT US
Location Erie, CO
$250,000
For Sale
Total Time 21
Reg# C-GKEE Canada
Location Quebec, Canada
Multiple sources
Listed 1mo ago
$283,349
For Sale
Location Mont-De-L'enclus, Wallonia, Belgium
Multiple sources
Contact for Price
On Request
Location Mont-De-L'enclus, Wallonia, Belgium
Contact for Price
On Request
Total Time 3,188
Reg# N591TT US
Location Erie (), CO
Multiple sources

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JMB VL3 912IS Price & Cost

How much does a JMB VL3 912IS cost? Used VL3 912IS prices: $199K – $283K, average $244K (median $250K); market reference $220K, across 3 priced of 5 active listings.

JMB VL3 912IS Price Guide

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.

JMB VL3 912IS Cost of Ownership estimate
Fuel (5.0 GPH × $6.20, 100 hrs)$3,100/yr
Estimates at 100 flight hours/year. Actual costs vary by usage, location and insurance.

JMB VL3 912IS Value by Model Year

Median asking price by year of manufacture. Newer airframes command a premium; value falls with age then plateaus on older models.

$346K $250K $153K
$153K
$185K
$227K
$293K
$346K
$269K
$250K
$282K
’16
’19
’22
’24

Lowest around $153,107 (2016 models) · highest around $346,500 (2022). Bars scaled across the range to show the depreciation curve; hover for exact medians.

Buying a Used JMB VL3 912IS

Buying a JMB VL3 912IS comes down to a focused pre-purchase checklist — here is what matters most on this model:

What to check before buying

The defining cost driver is configuration and support fit. Rotax-family engine maintenance, composite condition, avionics, landing-gear configuration, category paperwork, and JMB support access decide the real budget.

Frequently Asked Questions — JMB VL3 912IS

Is the JMB VL3 a normal trainer?
It is usually shopped as a performance-oriented modern light aircraft, not a basic legacy trainer.
What should buyers verify on a VL3?
Category paperwork, engine status, avionics, landing-gear/configuration details, composite condition, logs, and support access.
How does it compare with a Tecnam?
The VL3 is generally more performance/touring focused, while many Tecnams are training and utility-light-aircraft oriented.

JMB VL3 912IS Inventory by Country

Belgium3
United States2
Canada1

JMB VL3 912IS Inventory by State

Colorado2
Florida2

JMB VL3 912IS by Price

Under $200k6
Under $300k20
Under $500k29

JMB VL3 912IS Safety Record

No NTSB events on record for the JMB VL3 912IS. Individual aircraft safety records may be available on detail pages.

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

Disclaimer: All prices, cost estimates, and market values shown are based on asking prices from third-party sources and are provided for informational purposes only. AeroGurus is not an appraiser, broker, or financial advisor. Always obtain a professional appraisal and independent inspection before making a purchase decision.
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