Schweizer 300 Aircraft in New Zealand
1 used Schweizer 300 aircraft for sale in New Zealand · updated 15 hours ago
About the Schweizer 300
The Schweizer 300 is the classic rugged piston training helicopter — a three-seat, Lycoming-powered helicopter with a fully-articulated rotor, descended from the Hughes 269/300 and later sold as the Sikorsky S-300. Forgiving, durable and economical to operate, it has trained generations of pilots and remains a favourite of flight schools and private owners. The 300C (carburetted) and 300CBi (fuel-injected) are the main variants.
Schweizer 300 Specifications
Model specThe Schweizer 300 is a aircraft with a cruise speed of 67–75 kt (124–139 km/h), a range of 194–195 nm (359–361 km), and a useful load of 600 lbs (272 kg).
1 Schweizer 300 For Sale
Schweizer 300 Variants
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Schweizer 300 Price & Cost
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 Schweizer 300
When buying a Schweizer 300, 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.
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Schweizer 300 Inventory by Country
| United States | 11 |
| Canada | 1 |
| Colombia | 1 |
| New Zealand | 1 |
Schweizer 300 Inventory by State
| Texas | 4 |
Schweizer 300 by Price
| Under $100k | 1 |
| Under $200k | 6 |
| Under $300k | 11 |
| Under $500k | 13 |
Schweizer 300 by Decade
| 1990s | 1 |
Schweizer 300 Safety Record
Across all 300 variants, 17 NTSB-recorded events are on file from 1990–2022. As with any aircraft, most outcomes depend on pilot training, maintenance and operating conditions rather than the airframe itself.
Most Recent Events
| Date | Location | Severity | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 23, 2022 | Boonville, NC | Incident | The helicopter’s impact with a non-biological object, which resulted in substantial damage to a main rotor blade. |
| May 01, 2013 | Hamilton, MT | Incident | The student pilot’s failure to maintain helicopter control during a practice autorotation and the flight instructor's de… |
| Nov 14, 2010 | Broomfield, CO | Incident | The pilot’s inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to t… |
| Jun 02, 2008 | Ogden, UT | Serious | The pilot under instruction's encounter with a settling with power condition, and the flight instructor's failure to mai… |
| Sep 13, 2007 | Minneapolis, MN | Incident | The dual student's improper flare during the simulated autorotation, and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action… |
NTSB records 1990–2022. Includes all Schweizer 300 variants. Events ≠ aircraft fault.