Rotorway 162F Helicopter
The Rotorway 162F is a two-seat, kit-built piston helicopter. Burning approximately 8 gallons per hour, the 162F offers one of the most affordable paths to helicopter ownership for homebuilders willing to invest the construction time. It appeals to aviation enthusiasts seeking hands-on rotorcraft experience.
2 used Rotorway 162F helicopters for sale · 2-seat · Reference price ~$45,000 ($25,000–$80,000) · updated 8 hours ago
Rotorway 162F Specifications
Model specThe Rotorway 162F is a 2-seat piston helicopters with a cruise speed of 90 kt (167 km/h), a range of 180 nm (333 km), and a useful load of 500 lbs (227 kg).
Rotorway 162F for Sale
Rotorway 162F asking prices range from $13,460 to $64,995, with a median of $39,227 (market reference $45,000).
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How much does a Rotorway 162F cost? Used 162F prices: $13K – $64K, average $39K (median $39K); market reference $45K, across 2 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 Rotorway 162F
Every Rotorway 162F faces a mandatory 2,000-hour overhaul, so the single biggest factor in used price is how much time remains before that overhaul is due — a fresh-overhaul airframe can be worth a large share of the $25,000 overhaul cost more than one approaching its limit.
What to check before buying
- Time to overhaul — hours and years remaining to the 2,000-hour limit; this dominates resale value more than total time.
- Logbook completeness — continuous, gap-free maintenance records; missing logs cut value and complicate financing.
- Damage history — any prior accident, hard landing or blade strike; cross-check the registration against accident databases.
- Avionics — a glass panel vs steam gauges materially changes price.
- Pre-buy inspection — always commission an independent inspection by a type-experienced mechanic before money changes hands.