American Legend AL18 Pre-Buy Checklist
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Purchase Price
$30K-$200K
Prebuy Items
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ADs
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Insurance
$2,329
per year (experienced)
Purchase Price by Year
1970-1979
$24K-$47K
1980-1989
$30K-$58K
1990-1999
$42K-$82K
2000-2009
$60K-$116K
2010-2019
$85K-$163K
2020-present
$121K-$233K
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a American Legend AL18 cost?
Typical purchase price: $30K-$200K
What should I check before buying a American Legend AL18?
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 American Legend AL18?
Experienced pilots: $2,329-$2,846/year.
Are there any known issues with the American Legend AL18?
Check FAA airworthiness directives and type club resources for known issues.
Cost Summary
Purchase$30K-$200K
Annual Fixed$5,929/yr
Hourly Variable$45.02/hr
5-Year Total$82K-$313K
Engine
ModelLYCOMING YO-233
Power115 HP
TBO2,000 hrs
Overhaul$13,800-$20,700
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.