Sonaca 201 Aircraft under $500,000
Under $500k for a piston single is the high-end price band — typically modern composite singles (Cirrus SR22/SR22T from mid-2000s+), late-model Bonanza or Mooney with full glass, low-time airframes with current engine status and full mandate compliance. Highest acquisition cost in piston class but lowest pre-buy discovery risk.
2 used Sonaca 201 aircraft for sale under $500,000 · 2-seat · $125K – $151K · updated 5 hours ago
About the Sonaca 201
The Sonaca 201 is a two-seat, single-engine trainer and sport aircraft produced since 2018 by Sonaca Aircraft (Belgium). With a 115-horsepower Rotax engine, a cruise speed of 110 knots, and a range of 750 nautical miles, the Sonaca 201 burns just 5.2 gallons per hour, making it one of the most fuel-efficient certified aircraft available.
Variable hourly costs average around $75, with annual fixed costs near $10,000. The all-metal construction and modern design provide a durable, efficient platform for flight training and recreational flying. The Sonaca 201 appeals to flight schools and private pilots seeking an affordable, modern European-built trainer.
Sonaca 201 Specifications
Model specThe Sonaca 201 is a 2-seat single engine piston with a cruise speed of 110 kt (204 km/h), a range of 750 nm (1,389 km), and a useful load of 569 lbs (258 kg).
2 Sonaca 201 For Sale
There are currently 2 used Sonaca 201 for sale, ranging from $125,040 to $151,918, with a median asking price of $138,479.
Compare Sonaca 201
See how the Sonaca 201 stacks up against similar aircraft in specs, price, and operating costs.
Sonaca 201 Price & Cost
How much does a Sonaca 201 cost? Used 201 prices: $125K – $151K, average $138K (median $138K), across 2 priced of 2 active listings.
Based on 2 priced 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 Sonaca 201
Every Sonaca 201 faces a mandatory 2,000-hour overhaul, so the single biggest factor in used price is how much time remains before that overhaul is due — a fresh-overhaul airframe can be worth a large share of the $20,000 overhaul cost more than one approaching its limit.
What to check before buying
- Time to overhaul — hours and years remaining to the 2,000-hour limit; this dominates resale value more than total time.
- Logbook completeness — continuous, gap-free maintenance records; missing logs cut value and complicate financing.
- Damage history — any prior accident, hard landing or blade strike; cross-check the registration against accident databases.
- Avionics — a glass panel vs steam gauges materially changes price.
- Pre-buy inspection — always commission an independent inspection by a type-experienced mechanic before money changes hands.
Frequently Asked Questions — Sonaca 201
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Sonaca 201 Inventory by Country
| Switzerland | 4 |
Sonaca 201 by Price
| Under $200k | 2 |
| Under $300k | 2 |
| Under $500k | 2 |
Sonaca 201 by Decade
| 2020s | 2 |
Sonaca 201 Safety Record
No NTSB events on record for the Sonaca 201. Individual aircraft safety records may be available on detail pages.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database