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Icon A5 Pre-Buy Checklist

Light Sport · 2015-present · 170 active

Full Cost Data

Purchase Price

$30K-$200K

Prebuy Items

ADs

Insurance

$2,329

per year (experienced)

Safety Record (NTSB)

Public incident data · 1982-2025

11

Total Incidents

11

Accidents

3

Fatal

64.7

Per 1K Fleet

Raw public data from NTSB. Not a safety grade. Compare with fleet size and hours flown.

Purchase Price by Year

2010-2019
$85K-$163K
2020-present
$121K-$233K

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Icon A5 cost?

Typical purchase price: $30K-$200K

What should I check before buying a Icon A5?

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 Icon A5?

Experienced pilots: $2,329-$2,846/year.

Are there any known issues with the Icon A5?

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

Cost Summary

Purchase$30K-$200K
Annual Fixed$5,529/yr
Hourly Variable$67.00/hr
5-Year Total$91K-$327K

Insurance Estimates

New PPL$3,105-$4,485
Experienced$2,329-$2,846

Engine

ModelRotax 912 iS
Power100 HP
TBO2,000 hrs
Overhaul$25,000-$35,000

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.