Airbus BD-500-1A10 Pre-Buy Checklist
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Purchase Price
$5.0M-$30.0M
Prebuy Items
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ADs
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Insurance
$165,375
per year (experienced)
Known Maintenance Issues
1284 FAA Service Difficulty Reports (2015-2024)
Structures
1216
System W
64
System Z
4
Source: FAA Service Difficulty Reports (SDR). Higher counts may reflect fleet size.
Purchase Price by Year
1970-1979
$1.8M-$3.5M
1980-1989
$2.6M-$5.0M
1990-1999
$3.7M-$7.1M
2000-2009
$5.5M-$10.6M
2010-2019
$9.2M-$17.7M
2020-present
$18.4M-$35.4M
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Airbus BD-500-1A10 cost?
Typical purchase price: $5.0M-$30.0M
What should I check before buying a Airbus BD-500-1A10?
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 Airbus BD-500-1A10?
Experienced pilots: $165,375-$202,125/year.
Are there any known issues with the Airbus BD-500-1A10?
Check FAA airworthiness directives and type club resources for known issues.
Cost Summary
Purchase$5.0M-$30.0M
Annual Fixed$208,375/yr
Hourly Variable$6279.71/hr
5-Year Total$9.2M-$37.8M
Engine
ModelP & W PW1519G
Power19775 HP
TBO3,500 hrs
Overhaul$800,000-$1,200,000
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.