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Cessna 525 Pre-Buy Checklist

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Full Cost Data

Purchase Price

$1.0M-$4.0M

Prebuy Items

ADs

Insurance

$23,625

per year (experienced)

Known Maintenance Issues

58 FAA Service Difficulty Reports (2015-2024)

Hydraulics / Flight Controls
23
Powerplant
21
Landing Gear
5
Airframe
3
System Z
2

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

Safety Record (NTSB)

Public incident data · 1982-2025

37

Total Incidents

26

Accidents

10

Fatal

84.5

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
$263K-$506K
1980-1989
$368K-$709K
1990-1999
$525K-$1.0M
2000-2009
$788K-$1.5M
2010-2019
$1.3M-$2.5M
2020-present
$2.6M-$5.1M

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Cessna 525 cost?

Typical purchase price: $1.0M-$4.0M

What should I check before buying a Cessna 525?

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 Cessna 525?

Experienced pilots: $23,625-$28,875/year.

Are there any known issues with the Cessna 525?

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

Cost Summary

Purchase$1.0M-$4.0M
Annual Fixed$45,225/yr
Hourly Variable$760.00/hr
5-Year Total$1.6M-$5.1M

Insurance Estimates

New PPL$33,750-$48,750
Experienced$23,625-$28,875

Engine

ModelWILLIAMS FJ 44 SERIES
Power1900 HP
TBO5,000 hrs
Overhaul$400,000-$600,000

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.