Beechcraft C-45H Pre-Buy Checklist
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Purchase Price
$150K-$800K
Prebuy Items
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ADs
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Insurance
$5,985
per year (experienced)
Safety Record (NTSB)
Public incident data · 1982-2025
1
Total Incidents
1
Accidents
0
Fatal
21.3
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
$75K-$144K
1980-1989
$100K-$192K
1990-1999
$140K-$269K
2000-2009
$200K-$385K
2010-2019
$299K-$577K
2020-present
$499K-$962K
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Beechcraft C-45H cost?
Typical purchase price: $150K-$800K
What should I check before buying a Beechcraft C-45H?
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 Beechcraft C-45H?
Experienced pilots: $5,985-$7,315/year.
Are there any known issues with the Beechcraft C-45H?
Check FAA airworthiness directives and type club resources for known issues.
Cost Summary
Purchase$150K-$800K
Annual Fixed$14,785/yr
Hourly Variable$500.00/hr
5-Year Total$474K-$1.4M
Engine
ModelP&W R-985 SERIES
Power450 HP
TBO3,500 hrs
Overhaul$560,000-$840,000
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.