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What a Sonaca 200 costs, how far it flies, and what it costs to keep

PlaneFox tracks 10 Sonaca 200 aircraft for sale and re-reads every one of them from the broker and dealer sites it watches, so the figures below move when the market moves. Every number on this page is measured from those live listings, not taken from a published price guide.

How much does a Sonaca 200 cost?

There are 10 Sonaca 200 listings on PlaneFox right now, 6 of them priced. They ask between EUR 68,000 and EUR 135,000, with a median of EUR 106,000.

How far can a Sonaca 200 fly?

A Sonaca 200 flies about 750 nm, roughly 1,389 km, which is about 6 h 49 min in still air at typical cruise.

What does a Sonaca 200 cost to own?

A Sonaca 200 costs about EUR 2,263 a month to own and fly: EUR 1,475 to run it, plus EUR 789 for a loan over 15 years on the median asking price here, EUR 106,500. Flown 150 hours a year, that is about EUR 148 for every flight hour.

More questions about the Sonaca 200

How much does a Sonaca 200 cost?
The median asking price for a Sonaca 200 on PlaneFox is EUR 106,000, measured across the Sonaca 200 listings on the site today. Prices run from EUR 68,000 for older, higher-time airframes up to EUR 135,000 for newer, low-time aircraft. Year of manufacture, airframe hours, avionics and condition account for most of that spread.
What is the price range for a used Sonaca 200?
Sonaca 200 aircraft listed on PlaneFox range from EUR 68,000 to EUR 135,000, with a median asking price of EUR 106,000. Late model years with low airframe hours and a modern glass panel sit at the top of that range; early airframes with high hours and analogue instruments sit at the bottom.
How many Sonaca 200 aircraft are for sale right now?
PlaneFox lists 10 Sonaca 200 aircraft for sale right now, gathered from the broker and dealer sites it watches. The count moves through the week as those sources are re-read. Because PlaneFox reads the same listings repeatedly over time, it also shows which have cut their asking price and which have sold.
Where can I find a Sonaca 200 for sale?
Every Sonaca 200 PlaneFox can see is on this page — 10 of them, gathered from the broker and dealer sites it re-reads continuously. Most are listed in Switzerland (1), followed by France (1), Lithuania (1), Estonia (1) and Latvia (1). Each listing links straight through to the seller, so a Sonaca 200 in another country is worth considering rather than filtering out.
What should I check when buying a used Sonaca 200?
On a used Sonaca 200, check airframe hours, engine time since overhaul, avionics generation and damage history before anything else. PlaneFox recommends a pre-purchase inspection by an EASA Part-145 shop that knows the type, which typically costs EUR 1,500 to EUR 3,500. Under 1,500 airframe hours is low-time and above 3,500 means budgeting for higher maintenance; most piston engines run a 2,000-hour TBO, so past 1,500 to 1,700 hours since overhaul expect the overhaul within one to three years at EUR 25,000 to EUR 45,000. Read the full logbook history for prop strikes, gear-up landings and structural repair, and confirm ADs and SBs are complied with.

About the Sonaca 200

Aircraft overview

The Sonaca 200 is a Belgian built, two-seat light aircraft produced by Sonaca Aircraft, a subsidiary of the Sonaca aerospace group. The type first flew in 2015 and received EASA CS-VLA certification in 2018, with customer deliveries following in the late 2010s. It is a low-wing, all-metal trainer and touring aircraft with fixed tricycle landing gear, derived from the South African Sling 2 design but adapted and certified in Europe. Its importance in the used market is tied to its modern certification basis, simple systems and strong fit for flight schools seeking a newer alternative to older Cessna 150, Cessna 152, Piper PA-38 and similar training aircraft.

Performance & specifications

Typical published figures for the Sonaca 200 include a cruise speed of about 115 knots and a range of up to roughly 750 nautical miles, depending on fuel, payload and operating profile. Maximum takeoff weight is 750 kg, about 1,653 lb, with a useful load commonly quoted at about 290 kg, about 639 lb. The service ceiling is around 14,000 feet. Power comes from a Rotax 914 F turbocharged four-cylinder engine rated at 115 hp, driving a constant-speed propeller on many examples. The aircraft uses automotive gasoline or avgas according to approved operating limitations, an important point for operating cost comparisons.

Cabin & avionics

The cabin seats two occupants side by side under a large canopy, with dual controls and a layout aimed at primary training. Visibility is a notable operational feature, especially for circuit work and visual navigation. Baggage capacity is modest, appropriate to a light trainer rather than a travel aircraft. Avionics vary by aircraft and production batch. Many Sonaca 200 examples were delivered with modern Garmin equipment, often including a glass flight display, GPS navigation and digital engine monitoring, rather than older steam-gauge panels. Buyers should verify the exact fit, software status, ADS-B capability, radio configuration and whether the aircraft is equipped for night VFR or instrument training where locally approved.

Buying & value

For used Sonaca 200 aircraft, condition and training history matter as much as total time. Review landing gear history, propeller condition, canopy wear, corrosion protection, Rotax maintenance records, gearbox inspections and compliance with service bulletins. Common value differences come from avionics fit, engine and propeller time remaining, interior wear and whether the aircraft has school-ready equipment. The model generally sits in the market as a modern European certified trainer with lower fuel burn than many legacy piston trainers. Current PlaneFox listing data shows an average asking price around EUR 106,000, with advertised examples ranging from about EUR 68,000 to EUR 135,000.

10 Sonaca 200 aircraft are for sale on PlaneFox today.

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