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What a XtremeAir XA42 costs, how far it flies, and what it costs to keep

PlaneFox tracks 5 XtremeAir XA42 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 far can a XtremeAir XA42 fly?

A XtremeAir XA42 flies about 800 nm, roughly 1,482 km, which is about 4 h 19 min in still air at typical cruise.

What does a XtremeAir XA42 cost to own?

A XtremeAir XA42 costs about EUR 2,764 a month to run, or about EUR 287 for every flight hour when it is flown 150 hours a year.

More questions about the XtremeAir XA42

How much does a XtremeAir XA42 cost?
Used XtremeAir XA42 prices vary depending on year of manufacture, airframe hours, avionics and overall condition. Browse the current XtremeAir XA42 listings on PlaneFox to see real-time asking prices from European brokers and private sellers.
What is the price range for a used XtremeAir XA42?
XtremeAir XA42 prices depend heavily on year, airframe hours, engine time since overhaul and equipment level. Check the live XtremeAir XA42 listings on PlaneFox to see the current asking-price range from brokers and private sellers.
How many XtremeAir XA42 aircraft are for sale right now?
PlaneFox lists 5 XtremeAir XA42 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 XtremeAir XA42 for sale?
Every XtremeAir XA42 PlaneFox can see is on this page — 5 of them, gathered from the broker and dealer sites it re-reads continuously. Most are listed in Poland (1), followed by Germany (1), Lithuania (1) and Switzerland (1). Each listing links straight through to the seller, so a XtremeAir XA42 in another country is worth considering rather than filtering out.
What should I check when buying a used XtremeAir XA42?
On a used XtremeAir XA42, 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 XtremeAir XA42

Aircraft overview

The XtremeAir XA42 is a German-built, two-seat aerobatic aircraft produced by XtremeAir GmbH. Developed from the Sbach 342 program, it first flew in the late 2000s and entered production as a modern carbon-fiber unlimited aerobatic type. It is purpose-built for competition aerobatics, advanced upset training and high-performance sport flying, rather than touring utility. For buyers, the XA42 matters because it combines tandem seating, composite construction and a high-output six-cylinder engine in an aircraft designed specifically for extreme positive and negative load factors.

Performance & specifications

The XA42 is typically powered by a Lycoming AEIO-580 series aerobatic engine rated at about 315 hp, driving a constant-speed propeller. Published figures vary by equipment and operating weight, but the type is commonly associated with cruise speeds around 170 knots and a range in the region of 600 nautical miles when configured for cross-country flying. The certified aerobatic envelope, fast roll response and high power-to-weight ratio are the defining performance characteristics. Service ceiling is commonly listed around 16,000 feet. Useful load depends strongly on empty weight, avionics, smoke system, paint and equipment, so individual aircraft records are more important than brochure figures.

Cabin & avionics

The XA42 has a tandem two-seat cockpit under a large bubble canopy, with dual controls and a layout focused on visibility, control feel and aerobatic ergonomics. Cabin space is functional rather than luxurious, with limited baggage capacity and seating designed around parachute use, harnesses and high-G manoeuvring. Avionics are usually simple VFR fitments: radio, transponder, engine monitoring, GPS or compact EFIS units. Integrated suites such as Garmin Perspective or Garmin G1000 are not typical for the XA42. Equipment varies widely because many aircraft are configured for competition, training or private sport use.

Buying & value

Used XA42 buyers should review airframe time, aerobatic usage, maintenance history, composite repairs, propeller strike history, engine condition and compliance with service bulletins. Particular attention should be given to logbook quality, canopy condition, landing gear attachments, control system rigging, fuel system condition and any smoke system installation. The main related model is the single-seat XA41, while the XA42 is the tandem two-seat version. Common upgrades include modern lightweight EFIS displays, updated radios, transponders, harnesses, propeller changes and smoke systems. On the used market, the XA42 sits as a specialized modern unlimited aerobatic aircraft, generally positioned above older tube-and-fabric aerobatic types and alongside other contemporary high-performance two-seat aerobatic machines.

5 XtremeAir XA42 aircraft are for sale on PlaneFox today.

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