Schweizer 300 Aircraft in Texas
Texas has one of the largest active GA pilot populations in the US, with extensive aircraft infrastructure across Dallas, Houston, Austin and San Antonio metros and strong support networks for most major aircraft brands. Major flight schools, dealer networks, MRO facilities and overhaul shops are concentrated here.
4 used Schweizer 300 aircraft for sale in Texas · $138K – $295K · updated 13 hours ago
About the Schweizer 300
The Schweizer 300 is the classic rugged piston training helicopter — a three-seat, Lycoming-powered helicopter with a fully-articulated rotor, descended from the Hughes 269/300 and later sold as the Sikorsky S-300. Forgiving, durable and economical to operate, it has trained generations of pilots and remains a favourite of flight schools and private owners. The 300C (carburetted) and 300CBi (fuel-injected) are the main variants.
Schweizer 300 Specifications
Model specThe Schweizer 300 is a aircraft with a cruise speed of 67–75 kt (124–139 km/h), a range of 194–195 nm (359–361 km), and a useful load of 600 lbs (272 kg).
4 Schweizer 300 For Sale
There are currently 4 used Schweizer 300 for sale, ranging from $138,000 to $295,000, with a median asking price of $212,000.
Schweizer 300 Variants
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Schweizer 300 Price & Cost
How much does a Schweizer 300 cost? Used 300 prices: $138K – $295K, average $215K (median $212K), across 3 priced of 4 active listings.
Key price factors: engine time to overhaul, year and airframe hours, avionics, damage history and logbook completeness — see the buying guide below for the full pre-purchase checklist.
Buying a Used Schweizer 300
When buying a Schweizer 300, the biggest value drivers are engine time since overhaul, maintenance-record completeness, damage history and avionics.
What to check before buying
- Engine time to overhaul — hours and years remaining drive price more than total airframe time.
- Logbook completeness — continuous, gap-free maintenance records protect value.
- Damage history — any prior accident or incident; cross-check the registration against accident databases.
- Avionics — a modern glass panel vs legacy steam gauges materially changes price.
- Pre-buy inspection — always commission an independent inspection by a type-experienced mechanic before money changes hands.
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Schweizer 300 Inventory by Country
| United States | 11 |
| Canada | 1 |
| Colombia | 1 |
| New Zealand | 1 |
Schweizer 300 Inventory by State
| Texas | 4 |
Schweizer 300 by Price
| Under $100k | 1 |
| Under $200k | 6 |
| Under $300k | 11 |
| Under $500k | 13 |
Schweizer 300 Safety Record
Across all 300 variants, 17 NTSB-recorded events are on file from 1990–2022. As with any aircraft, most outcomes depend on pilot training, maintenance and operating conditions rather than the airframe itself.
Most Recent Events
| Date | Location | Severity | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 23, 2022 | Boonville, NC | Incident | The helicopter’s impact with a non-biological object, which resulted in substantial damage to a main rotor blade. |
| May 01, 2013 | Hamilton, MT | Incident | The student pilot’s failure to maintain helicopter control during a practice autorotation and the flight instructor's de… |
| Nov 14, 2010 | Broomfield, CO | Incident | The pilot’s inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to t… |
| Jun 02, 2008 | Ogden, UT | Serious | The pilot under instruction's encounter with a settling with power condition, and the flight instructor's failure to mai… |
| Sep 13, 2007 | Minneapolis, MN | Incident | The dual student's improper flare during the simulated autorotation, and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action… |
NTSB records 1990–2022. Includes all Schweizer 300 variants. Events ≠ aircraft fault.