Stampe SV-4 Aircraft under $500,000
Under $500k for a piston single is the high-end price band — typically modern composite singles (Cirrus SR22/SR22T from mid-2000s+), late-model Bonanza or Mooney with full glass, low-time airframes with current engine status and full mandate compliance. Highest acquisition cost in piston class but lowest pre-buy discovery risk.
2 used Stampe SV-4 aircraft for sale under $500,000 · $91K – $100K · updated 7 hours ago
About the Stampe SV-4
The Stampe SV.4 is one of Europe's most loved vintage biplanes — a graceful 1930s open-cockpit aerobatic trainer with crisp, rewarding handling, often called the continental Tiger Moth. A wood-and-fabric classic prized on the vintage and aerobatic scene, it offers authentic open-cockpit biplane flying for the enthusiast willing to care for an older airframe.
Stampe SV-4 Specifications
Model specThe Stampe SV-4 is a single engine piston with a cruise speed of 76 kt (141 km/h), a range of 230 nm (426 km).
2 Stampe SV-4 For Sale
There are currently 2 used Stampe SV-4 for sale, ranging from $91,157 to $100,365, with a median asking price of $95,761.
Compare Stampe SV-4
See how the Stampe SV-4 stacks up against similar aircraft in specs, price, and operating costs.
Stampe SV-4 Price & Cost
How much does a Stampe SV-4 cost? Used SV-4 prices: $91K – $100K, average $95K (median $95K), 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 Stampe SV-4
When buying a Stampe SV-4, 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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Stampe SV-4 by Price
| Under $100k | 1 |
| Under $200k | 2 |
| Under $300k | 2 |
| Under $500k | 2 |
Stampe SV-4 Safety Record
Across all SV-4 variants, 1 NTSB-recorded events are on file from 2006–2006. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 09, 2006 | Taneytown, MD | Incident | The collapse of the right main landing gear for an undetermined reason. |
NTSB records 2006–2006. Includes all Stampe SV-4 variants. Events ≠ aircraft fault.