Schweizer 300CB Helicopter
The Schweizer 300CB is a three-seat, piston-engine helicopter widely used for flight training. Powered by a Lycoming HIO-360 engine burning approximately 10 gallons per hour, the 300CB offers economical helicopter training with honest flight characteristics.
Variable hourly costs average around $160, with annual fixed costs near $18,000. The 300CB appeals to helicopter flight schools and budget-conscious private helicopter owners seeking the most affordable rotorcraft operation available.
2 used Schweizer 300CB helicopters for sale · 3-seat · Reference price ~$250,000 ($150,000–$400,000) · updated 2026-07-12
Schweizer 300CB Specifications
Model specThe Schweizer 300CB is a 3-seat piston helicopters with a cruise speed of 67 kt (124 km/h), a range of 194 nm (359 km), and a useful load of 900 lbs (408 kg).
Schweizer 300CB for Sale
Schweizer 300CB asking prices range from $149,000 to $229,000, with a median of $189,000 (market reference $250,000).
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How much does a Schweizer 300CB cost? Used 300CB prices: $149K – $229K, average $189K (median $189K); market reference $250K, 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 Schweizer 300CB
Every Schweizer 300CB faces a mandatory 2,200-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 $35,000 overhaul cost more than one approaching its limit.
What to check before buying
- Time to overhaul — hours and years remaining to the 2,200-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.