SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 Aircraft in Australia
Australian-registered aircraft (VH- prefix) operate under CASA (Civil Aviation Safety Authority) certification. Active GA market with strong Daher TBM, Cirrus, Cessna and Beechcraft fleets. Outback flying creates active utility aircraft market (Cessna Caravan, Pilatus PC-12). Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth major hubs.
1 used SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 aircraft for sale in Australia · from $214K · updated 17 hours ago
About the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260
The SIAI-Marchetti SF.260 is one of the most elegant and capable piston trainers ever built — sleek, fast and fully aerobatic, with crisp, fighter-like handling. Used by air forces worldwide and treasured by civilian owners, it delivers warbird-style character and performance in a piston aircraft, making it a sought-after aerobatic tourer and ex-military classic.
SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 Specifications
Model specSIAI-Marchetti has not yet published final specifications for the SF-260. This section will populate automatically once official specs are released — in the meantime you can browse current listings above.
1 SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 For Sale
There are currently 1 used SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 for sale, ranging from $214,444 to $214,444, with a median asking price of $214,444.
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SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 Price & Cost
How much does a SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 cost? Used SF-260 prices: from $214K, 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 SIAI-Marchetti SF-260
When buying a SIAI-Marchetti SF-260, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions — SIAI-Marchetti SF-260
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SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 Inventory by Country
| United States | 5 |
| Australia | 1 |
| Switzerland | 1 |
| Italy | 1 |
SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 Inventory by State
| California | 5 |
SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 by Price
| Under $200k | 1 |
| Under $300k | 5 |
| Under $500k | 7 |
SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 by Decade
| 1970s | 1 |
Recently Sold SIAI-Marchetti SF-260
| 1969 SF-260-A | $462,150 |
| 1978 SF260W Warrior | $273,258 |
SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 Safety Record
Across all SF-260 variants, 2 NTSB-recorded events are on file from 2008–2009. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 29, 2009 | Santa Monica, CA | Fatal (2) | The pilot’s failure to select the proper fuel tank for takeoff, which resulted in a loss of engine power. Contributing t… |
| Apr 06, 2008 | Belfast, ME | Fatal (1) | The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane due to spatial disorientation during an aerobatic maneuver. |
NTSB records 2008–2009. Includes all SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 variants. Events ≠ aircraft fault.