How much does a used Schweizer 269C cost?

Name: Schweizer 269C
Brand: Schweizer

Asking prices for the 12 Schweizer 269C aircraft for sale with a price run from $88,425 to $395,000, with a median of $204,000. Half ask between $162,000 and $235,000.

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SchweizerCertified · Rotorcraft · United States

269C

Seats: 3 3
Power: 190 hp142 kW
Cruise: 67 kt124 km/h
US register: 115 aircraft115 aircraft

About the 269C

The Schweizer Rsg 269C is an American rotorcraft and type-certificated utility helicopter operating under CS-27 rules. It is suited for training, scouting, and agricultural work, featuring a compact cabin layout for three occupants, a single piston engine, a three-blade main rotor, and a two-blade tail rotor.

Originating from mid-1950s designs that initially earned military interest for observation tasks, the aircraft entered commercial production before manufacturing rights transferred to Schweizer. Over the decades, thousands were constructed across variants, with extensive use as a military primary trainer and law enforcement platform. The design has benefited from numerous minor upgrades while maintaining a notable safety record among piston-powered helicopters.

Engines fitted

106 aircraft

Engine	Power	Aircraft
Lycoming HIO-360	205 hp	99
Lycoming O-360	168 hp	2
Lycoming IO-360	200 hp	2
Lycoming HO-360	180 hp	2
Lycoming GO-435	260 hp	1

This page covers the Schweizer 269C Sky Knight, 269C-1, SCHWEIZER 269C: the same aircraft under other designations.

Specifications

Schweizer 300C · Textron Lycoming HIO-360-D1A

Dimensions

Length: 30 ft 0 in 9.14 m9.14 m 30 ft 0 in
Main rotor diameter: 26 ft 0 in 7.92 m7.92 m 26 ft 0 in

Weights

Empty weight: 1,046 lb 474 kg474 kg 1,046 lb
Max take-off weight: 2,050 lb 930 kg930 kg 2,050 lb

Performance

Cruise speed: 67 kt 124 km/h124 km/h 67 kt
Max speed: 82 kt 152 km/h152 km/h 82 kt
Never-exceed speed (Vne): 91 kt 169 km/h169 km/h 91 kt
Range: 194 nm 359 km359 km 194 nm
Service ceiling: 10,200 ft 3,109 m3,109 m 10,200 ft
Rate of climb: 750 ft/min 3.8 m/s3.8 m/s 750 ft/min

Powerplant

Engine: Textron Lycoming HIO-360-D1A
Engine power: 190 hp 142 kW142 kW 190 hp

Capacity

Seats: 3

ICAO type designator: H269
Manufacturer: Schweizer
Country: United States
On the US register: 115
Registered in: Brazil, New Zealand, Australia, United States, Germany, Canada

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269C prices

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Year built Airframe hours Engine hours since overhaul

1987 · 5,750 h

USD

Low: $177,000
Typical: $208,000
High: $241,000

By year built · United States · USD
Built	Hours	Low	Typical	High
1985	3,220	$181,000	$213,000	$246,000
1986	3,220	$179,000	$210,000	$244,000
1987	5,750	$177,000	$208,000	$241,000
1988	8,290	$175,000	$206,000	$239,000
1989	8,290	$173,000	$204,000	$236,000

By year built · United Kingdom · GBP
Built	Hours	Low	Typical	High
1985	6,400	£126,000	£159,000	£198,000
1990	4,860	£120,000	£151,000	£188,000
1995	3,320	£114,000	£143,000	£179,000
2000	1,020	£108,000	£136,000	£170,000
2005	4,510	£103,000	£130,000	£161,000

By year built · Euro countries · EUR
Built	Hours	Low	Typical	High
1989	2,540	€108,000	€135,000	€169,000
1990	2,540	€107,000	€134,000	€167,000
1991	2,540	€105,000	€133,000	€165,000
1992	3,320	€104,000	€131,000	€164,000
1993	3,320	€103,000	€130,000	€162,000
1994	1,020	€102,000	€129,000	€160,000
1995	1,020	€101,000	€127,000	€159,000
1996	1,020	€100,000	€126,000	€157,000

269C running costs

$287 an hour

Hours a year Aircraft value (USD)

A year
	Low	Typical	High
Fuel	$7,022	$9,020	$10,573
Oil	$164	$205	$267
Engine overhaul reserve	$2,167	$2,667	$4,833
Propeller overhaul reserve	$917	$1,083	$1,250
Annual inspection and maintenance	$3,000	$4,000	$5,000
Hangar	$3,000	$6,300	$9,600
Insurance	$2,136	$2,694	$3,252
Depreciation	$1,363	$2,726	$4,089

Total	$19,769	$28,695	$38,864
Per hour	$198	$287	$389