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Beechcraft 200 Pre-Buy Checklist

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Full Cost Data

Purchase Price

$800K-$4.0M

Prebuy Items

ADs

Insurance

$30,240

per year (experienced)

Known Maintenance Issues

85 FAA Service Difficulty Reports (2015-2024)

Powerplant
32
System Z
24
Hydraulics / Flight Controls
21
Landing Gear
3
Control Systems
2

Source: FAA Service Difficulty Reports (SDR). Higher counts may reflect fleet size.

Safety Record (NTSB)

Public incident data · 1982-2025

45

Total Incidents

43

Accidents

11

Fatal

190.7

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
$378K-$729K
1980-1989
$504K-$972K
1990-1999
$706K-$1.4M
2000-2009
$1.0M-$1.9M
2010-2019
$1.5M-$2.9M
2020-present
$2.5M-$4.9M

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Beechcraft 200 cost?

Typical purchase price: $800K-$4.0M

What should I check before buying a Beechcraft 200?

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 Beechcraft 200?

Experienced pilots: $30,240-$36,960/year.

Are there any known issues with the Beechcraft 200?

Check FAA airworthiness directives and type club resources for known issues.

Cost Summary

Purchase$800K-$4.0M
Annual Fixed$45,440/yr
Hourly Variable$798.22/hr
5-Year Total$1.4M-$5.2M

Insurance Estimates

New PPL$43,200-$62,400
Experienced$30,240-$36,960

Engine

ModelP&W CANADA PT6A-60A
Power1050 HP
TBO3,600 hrs
Overhaul$640,000-$960,000

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.