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XtremeairCertified · Fixed-wing · Germany

XA42

Seats
3 3
Power
315 hp235 kW
Cruise
185 kt343 km/h
US register
10 aircraft10 aircraft
Xtremeair XA42
Xtremeair XA42
Xtremeair XA42
Xtremeair XA42
Xtremeair XA42
Xtremeair XA42
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About the XA42

The XtremeAir Sbach 342 is a German fixed-wing aircraft built for high performance aerobatic and touring flights. Suited for pilots seeking nimble handling, this type-certificated monoplane features a two-seat layout and operates with a single piston engine.

Developed by Philipp Steinbach alongside Albert Mylius, the aircraft is constructed with a carbon fiber fuselage and a composite structure low-wing layout equipped with a fixed conventional tailwheel. It serves as the tandem version of an earlier single-seater design. Regulatory approvals for the type were granted by European and American aviation authorities.

Engines fitted

10 aircraft
EnginePowerShare of fleetAircraft
Lycoming AEIO-580 315 hp 10

XA42 prices

Asking prices of those for sale now, US dollars

Asking prices for the 4 Xtremeair XA42 aircraft for sale with a price run from $256,320 to $279,900, with a median of $261,000. Half ask between $257,000 and $265,000.

XA42 running costs

$328 an hour
A year
LowTypicalHigh
Fuel$10,797$13,858$16,218
Oil$252$315$409
Engine overhaul reserve$3,333$3,958$5,192
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$2,649$3,321$3,993
Total$23,948$32,835$41,662
Per hour$239$328$417

Engine

Model
Lycoming AEIO-580-B1A
Power
315 hp
Overhaul
2,000 h / 12 yr
Fuel burn
14.3 – 18.1 gal/h
Fuel price
$8.20 /US gal

XA42 for sale now

All XA42 for sale (5)

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