Cessna 680 Pre-Buy Checklist

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Full Cost Data

Purchase Price

$3.0M-$15.0M

Prebuy Items

ADs

Insurance

$85,050

per year (experienced)

Known Maintenance Issues

2780 FAA Service Difficulty Reports (2015-2024)

Powerplant
1791
Hydraulics / Flight Controls
942
System Z
23
Control Systems
9
Electrical / Avionics
4

Source: FAA Service Difficulty Reports (SDR). Higher counts may reflect fleet size.

Safety Record (NTSB)

Public incident data · 1982-2025

10

Total Incidents

6

Accidents

0

Fatal

38.0

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
$945K-$1.8M
1980-1989
$1.3M-$2.6M
1990-1999
$1.9M-$3.6M
2000-2009
$2.8M-$5.5M
2010-2019
$4.7M-$9.1M
2020-present
$9.4M-$18.2M

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Cessna 680 cost?

Typical purchase price: $3.0M-$15.0M

What should I check before buying a Cessna 680?

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 Cessna 680?

Experienced pilots: $85,050-$103,950/year.

Are there any known issues with the Cessna 680?

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

Cost Summary

Purchase$3.0M-$15.0M
Annual Fixed$128,050/yr
Hourly Variable$1595.00/hr
5-Year Total$4.4M-$17.6M

Insurance Estimates

New PPL$121,500-$175,500
Experienced$85,050-$103,950

Engine

ModelP&W CANADA PW306C
Power6040 HP
TBO6,000 hrs
Overhaul$760,000-$1,100,000

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.