Air Tractor AT-802A Pre-Buy Checklist
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Purchase Price
$1.5M-$6.0M
Prebuy Items
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ADs
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Insurance
$47,250
per year (experienced)
Safety Record (NTSB)
Public incident data · 1982-2025
38
Total Incidents
38
Accidents
16
Fatal
70.9
Per 1K Fleet
Raw public data from NTSB. Not a safety grade. Compare with fleet size and hours flown.
Purchase Price by Year
1970-1979
$591K-$1.1M
1980-1989
$788K-$1.5M
1990-1999
$1.1M-$2.1M
2000-2009
$1.6M-$3.0M
2010-2019
$2.4M-$4.6M
2020-present
$3.9M-$7.6M
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Air Tractor AT-802A cost?
Typical purchase price: $1.5M-$6.0M
What should I check before buying a Air Tractor AT-802A?
Have a qualified A&P mechanic perform a thorough pre-buy inspection of the airframe, engine, avionics, and logbooks.
How much is insurance for a Air Tractor AT-802A?
Experienced pilots: $47,250-$57,750/year.
Are there any known issues with the Air Tractor AT-802A?
Check FAA airworthiness directives and type club resources for known issues.
Cost Summary
Purchase$1.5M-$6.0M
Annual Fixed$62,450/yr
Hourly Variable$411.11/hr
5-Year Total$2.0M-$6.9M
Engine
ModelP&W CANADA PT6A-65AG
Power1300 HP
TBO3,600 hrs
Overhaul$320,000-$480,000
Disclaimer
This guide is for informational purposes only. Always hire a qualified A&P mechanic for a professional pre-buy inspection. Data sourced from FAA records and industry benchmarks.