How much does a single-engine airplane cost?

Used single-engine piston aircraft range from $18K for a basic Cessna 150 to $700K+ for a new Cirrus SR22T. The most popular models — Cessna 172 Skyhawk ($50K-$150K), Piper Cherokee ($40K-$100K), and Cessna 182 Skylane ($80K-$200K) — offer the best balance of price and capability. Glass cockpit aircraft command a $30K-$80K premium over steam gauge versions.

What is the best first airplane to buy?

The Cessna 172 Skyhawk is the most popular first airplane — forgiving handling, low operating costs ($100-$140/hr), widely available parts and training. A good used Cessna 172 costs $50K-$120K. The Piper Cherokee PA-28 ($40K-$90K) and Diamond DA40 ($120K-$220K) are also excellent choices for new owners looking for reliable, easy-to-fly aircraft.

How much does it cost to own a small airplane?

Budget $12,000-$25,000 per year at 100 flight hours, including fuel ($4,500-$7,000 at $6/gal), hangar ($2,400-$6,000 depending on region), insurance ($1,500-$3,000), annual inspection ($1,500-$3,000), and maintenance reserves ($2,000-$5,000). Total hourly cost works out to $120-$250/hr depending on the aircraft type and how much you fly.

What is the cheapest airplane to buy and fly?

The cheapest airplanes to buy are Cessna 150/152 trainers ($18K-$45K) and older Piper Cherokee 140 models ($25K-$50K). Operating costs run $80-$120/hr. For a four-seater, the Cessna 172 offers the lowest total cost of ownership. Luscombe, Aeronca Champ, and Piper J-3 Cub are even cheaper to operate but carry only two people.

Single engine piston vs. multi engine — which should I buy?

For most private owners, a single-engine piston offers lower purchase price (50-70% less), lower operating costs (single engine overhaul vs. two), lower insurance, and simpler maintenance. Multi-engine aircraft provide engine redundancy but require a multi-engine rating and have higher total costs. A Cirrus SR22 with CAPS parachute offers comparable safety to a light twin at half the operating cost.

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Single Engine Piston 6600 Multi Engine Piston 1054 Single Engine Turboprop 542 Multi Engine Turboprop 480 Experimental / Homebuilt 538 Light Sport 833 Warbirds & Military 193

Jets

Very Light Jet 379 Light Jet 793 Midsize Jet 345 Super-Midsize Jet 242 Large Cabin Jet 405 Ultra-Long Range Jet 139 Airliners 57

Helicopters

Piston Helicopters 688 Single Turbine Helicopter 446 Twin Turbine Helicopter 271

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Gliders 99 Amphibians 72 Agricultural 30 Gyrocopters 48

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Bavaria 16 Hesse 7 Hessen 2 North Rhine-Westphalia 2 Germany 2 Baden-Wurttemberg 1 Baden-Württemberg 1 Bayern 1 Berlin 1 Ni 1

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Gauteng 23 Gt 1

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1999 Maule M-7-235C

within typical asking range

$225,000

For Sale

Total Time 463

Reg# N1048X US

Location Dayton, OH

Via Robert Anderson

2020 Cirrus SR22T

within typical asking range

$805,000

For Sale

Total Time 240

Reg# N583AW US

Location Mount Vernon, OH

Via Lone Mountain Aircraft

Multiple sources

2026 Diamond DA40

$595,840

New

Location Phillipsburg, OH

Via Steel Aviation

1963 Beechcraft Bonanza P35

within typical asking range

$168,870

For Sale

Total Time 3,651

Reg# N9626Y US

Location Lancaster, OH

Via Jon Lester

2025 Diamond DA40

$580,000

New

Location Phillipsburg (3i7), OH

Via Steel Aviation

2007 Beechcraft Bonanza G36

above typical asking range

$875,000

For Sale

Total Time 2,129

Reg# N575W US

Location Canton, OH

Via Kyle Pentz

Multiple sources

1967 Beechcraft Bonanza V35

$79,900

For Sale

Total Time 4,980

Reg# N2761T US

Location Middletown (), OH

Via Airmart, Inc.

Multiple sources

2025 Diamond DA50 RG

Contact for Price

On Request

Location Phillipsburg, OH

Via Steel Aviation

Mooney M20C 1963

$93,000 For Sale

Total Time 6,520

Location Youngstown, Ohio

2023 Cirrus SR22T

within typical asking range

$999,999

On Request

Total Time 100

Reg# N45ZT US

Location OH

Via Lone Mountain Aircraft

Multiple sources

2004 Cirrus SR22

$375,000

For Sale

Total Time 1,450

Reg# N92BZ US

Location OH

Via Lone Mountain Aircraft

Multiple sources

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107 Used Piston Aircraft for Sale in Ohio

1999 Maule M-7-235C

2020 Cirrus SR22T

2026 Diamond DA40

1963 Beechcraft Bonanza P35

2025 Diamond DA40

2007 Beechcraft Bonanza G36

1967 Beechcraft Bonanza V35

2025 Diamond DA50 RG

Mooney M20C 1963

2023 Cirrus SR22T

2004 Cirrus SR22

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