Rotorway Exec 162F Helicopter under $300,000
Under $300k for a helicopter is the entry-piston band — typically Robinson R22 (training), Robinson R44 Raven I (mid-life), Schweizer 300 series, early Hughes 269. Engines on mid-life cycles; rotor blades and component overhauls dominate scheduled cost. SFAR 73 training currency (Robinson) is mandatory for solo ops.
The RotorWay Exec 162F is the most popular kit helicopter in the world — a two-seat piston homebuilt with a purpose-designed RotorWay engine and a large owner community. It offers an accessible path into building and owning a personal helicopter, but as an amateur-built rotorcraft its safety hinges entirely on build quality and disciplined helicopter operation.
1 used Rotorway Exec 162F helicopters for sale under $300,000 · 2-seat · Reference price ~$70,000 ($40,000–$120,000) · updated 2 days ago
Rotorway Exec 162F Specifications
Model specThe Rotorway Exec 162F is a 2-seat piston helicopters with a cruise speed of 85 kt (157 km/h), a range of 180 nm (333 km), and a useful load of 500 lbs (227 kg).
Rotorway Exec 162F for Sale
Rotorway Exec 162F asking prices range from $53,749 to $53,749, with a median of $53,749 (market reference $70,000).
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Rotorway Exec 162F Price & Cost
How much does a Rotorway Exec 162F cost? Used Exec 162F prices: from $53K; market reference $70K, across 1 priced of 1 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 Exec 162F
Buying a Rotorway Exec 162F comes down to a focused pre-purchase checklist — here is what matters most on this model:
What to check before buying
Frequently Asked Questions — Rotorway Exec 162F
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Rotorway Exec 162F Inventory by Country
| United Kingdom | 2 |
Rotorway Exec 162F by Price
| Under $100k | 2 |
| Under $200k | 2 |
| Under $300k | 2 |
| Under $500k | 2 |
Rotorway Exec 162F by Decade
| 2000s | 1 |
Rotorway Exec 162F Safety Record
Across all Exec 162F variants, 10 NTSB-recorded events are on file from 2000–2021. As with any aircraft, most outcomes depend on pilot training, maintenance and operating conditions rather than the airframe itself.
10
Total Events
5
Incidents
1
Serious
3
Fatal
Most Recent Events
| Date | Location | Severity | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 07, 2021 | Argyle, NY | Fatal (2) | The pilot’s abrupt control inputs, which resulted in a low G condition, main rotor mast bumping, and the subsequent seve… |
| Sep 10, 2020 | Kenansville, FL | Incident | The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the helicopter during takeoff. |
| Aug 24, 2019 | Herisau, | Fatal (1) | — |
| Jun 21, 2014 | Mt. Comfort, IN | Incident | The pilot’s installation of an unauthorized main rotor belt and his subsequent failure to properly inspect the belt, whi… |
| Mar 10, 2005 | Coos Bay, OR | Minor | The disintegration, for undetermined reasons, of the upper main drive pulley assembly bearing, while in cruise flight, l… |
NTSB records 2000–2021. Includes all Rotorway Exec 162F variants. Events ≠ aircraft fault.