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1982 CESSNA 303 CRUSADER
Starts from the median asking price of 5 comparable Cessna 303 series listings ($259,000), then adjusts for:
- Airframe time +5,023 hr vs comps -10.0%
- Engine time +437 hr vs comps -6.1%
- No Modern GPS navigator (60% of comps have one) -8.3%
- ADS-B (80% of comps) +0.5%
- Market supply: 4 for sale of 60 FAA-registered -0.6%
Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.
Overview
| Make / Model | Cessna 303 CRUSADER |
|---|---|
| Type | Multi-Engine Piston |
| Airframe time | 8,850 hrs |
| Engine time | 1225 SMOH |
| Inspection | Annual |
Description
Detailed Description Beautiful Cessna T303 for sale. We purchased in 2022 and started an extensive annual in 2023. The airplane was gone over nose to tail. Some items still remain, and divorce forces sale, hence the attractive price. One of the best/most docile light twins ever produced, this is an amazing family hauler or trainer. 6-pack with HSI, G430W, coupled Cessna 400B A/P, and Garmin GTX345 with ADS-B In/Out. Full de-ice boots/props in excellent shape, 6-place 02. Times are approximate and will be updated. TTAF ~8850hrs, Engines TSMOH ~1225hrs (2011), Props TSO ~200hrs. Has complete logs. Located 81B. Contact me for list of work performed on annual, and list of outstanding items. Photos are provided are just prior to start of annual, more recent available on request.
Recommended avionics upgrades
No IFR GPS navigator is listed — a GTN 650Xi is the standard entry point for WAAS/LPV capability.
See prices & suppliers ›No autopilot is listed — a GFC 500 (or S-TEC 3100 / Trio Pro Pilot where the GFC isn't STC'd) adds a modern digital autopilot with envelope protection, subject to model approval.
See prices & suppliers ›Suggestions are based on the panel described in this listing; verify STC approval for this make/model before any installation.
Service Difficulty Reports (SDRs)
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Airworthiness Directives (ADs)
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Operating costs & specifications — Cessna T303 Crusader
Typical model-level figures for the Cessna T303 Crusader (not this specific airframe).
Performance & dimensions
| Range | 835 nm |
|---|---|
| Cruise speed | 180 kts · 207 mph |
| Takeoff / landing | 1275.0 / 820.0 |
About this plane
Twin engine piston aircraft with retractable landing gear. The T303 Crusader seats up to 5 passengers plus 1 pilot.
Range from base
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Last flight
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