Ayres S2R-G10 Pre-Buy Checklist

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Full Cost Data

Purchase Price

$400K-$2.5M

Prebuy Items

ADs

Insurance

$18,270

per year (experienced)

Safety Record (NTSB)

Public incident data · 1982-2025

2

Total Incidents

2

Accidents

0

Fatal

71.4

Per 1K Fleet

Raw public data from NTSB. Not a safety grade. Compare with fleet size and hours flown.

Purchase Price by Year

1970-1979
$228K-$440K
1980-1989
$305K-$587K
1990-1999
$426K-$822K
2000-2009
$609K-$1.2M
2010-2019
$914K-$1.8M
2020-present
$1.5M-$2.9M

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Ayres S2R-G10 cost?

Typical purchase price: $400K-$2.5M

What should I check before buying a Ayres S2R-G10?

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 Ayres S2R-G10?

Experienced pilots: $18,270-$22,330/year.

Are there any known issues with the Ayres S2R-G10?

Check FAA airworthiness directives and type club resources for known issues.

Cost Summary

Purchase$400K-$2.5M
Annual Fixed$30,270/yr
Hourly Variable$352.00/hr
5-Year Total$727K-$3.1M

Insurance Estimates

New PPL$26,100-$37,700
Experienced$18,270-$22,330

Engine

ModelAIRESEARCH TPE331 SERIES
Power600 HP
TBO3,600 hrs
Overhaul$290,000-$430,000

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.