JMB VL3 916IS Aircraft
2 used JMB VL3 916IS aircraft for sale · 2-seat · Reference price ~$280,000 ($200,000–$400,000) · updated 4 days ago
JMB VL3 916IS Specifications
Model specThe JMB VL3 916IS is a 2-seat light sport with a cruise speed of 170 kt (315 km/h), a range of 900 nm (1,667 km), and a useful load of 550 lbs (249 kg).
JMB VL3 916IS for Sale
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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 916IS 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.
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 916IS
When buying a JMB VL3 916IS, the biggest value drivers are engine time since overhaul, maintenance-record completeness, damage history and avionics.
What to check before buying
- Engine time to overhaul — hours and years remaining drive price more than total airframe time.
- Logbook completeness — continuous, gap-free maintenance records protect value.
- Damage history — any prior accident or incident; cross-check the registration against accident databases.
- Avionics — a modern glass panel vs legacy steam gauges materially changes price.
- Pre-buy inspection — always commission an independent inspection by a type-experienced mechanic before money changes hands.