8 Z 42 / Z 43 for Sale – Used Planes

PlaneFox tracks 8 Z 42 / Z 43 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 Zlin Aircraft (Moravan) Z 42 / Z 43 fly?

A Zlin Aircraft (Moravan) Z 42 / Z 43 flies about 286 nm, roughly 530 km, which is about 2 h 28 min in still air at typical cruise.

What does a Zlin Aircraft (Moravan) Z 42 / Z 43 cost to own?

A Zlin Aircraft (Moravan) Z 42 / Z 43 costs about EUR 2,192 a month to run, or about EUR 236 for every flight hour when it is flown 150 hours a year.

More questions about the Z 42 / Z 43

How much does a Z 42 / Z 43 cost?

Used Z 42 / Z 43 prices vary depending on year of manufacture, airframe hours, avionics and overall condition. Browse the current Z 42 / Z 43 listings on PlaneFox to see real-time asking prices from European brokers and private sellers.

What is the price range for a used Z 42 / Z 43?

Z 42 / Z 43 prices depend heavily on year, airframe hours, engine time since overhaul and equipment level. Check the live Z 42 / Z 43 listings on PlaneFox to see the current asking-price range from brokers and private sellers.

How many Z 42 / Z 43 aircraft are for sale right now?

PlaneFox lists 8 Z 42 / Z 43 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 Z 42 / Z 43 for sale?

Every Z 42 / Z 43 PlaneFox can see is on this page — 8 of them, gathered from the broker and dealer sites it re-reads continuously. Most are listed in Czech Republic (3), followed by Bulgaria (1) and Germany (1). Each listing links straight through to the seller, so a Z 42 / Z 43 in another country is worth considering rather than filtering out.

What should I check when buying a used Z 42 / Z 43?

On a used Z 42 / Z 43, 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 Zlin Aircraft (Moravan) Z 42 / Z 43

Aircraft overview

The Zlin Aircraft (Moravan) Z 42 / Z 43 family comes from Moravan Otrokovice, the Czech manufacturer long associated with robust training and aerobatic aircraft. The Z 42 first flew in 1967 as a two-seat, side-by-side primary trainer with aerobatic capability. The Z 43 followed in 1968 as a four-seat development aimed at training, touring and utility use. Both aircraft use an all-metal, low-wing layout with fixed tricycle landing gear, conventional mechanical controls and the direct handling for which Zlin trainers are known. For buyers, the appeal is a simple airframe with genuine training pedigree rather than a high-speed touring platform.

Performance & specifications

Performance varies by version, propeller and engine condition, but the Zlin Aircraft (Moravan) Z 42 / Z 43 typically sits in the modest single-engine piston category. The Z 42 is commonly associated with the Avia M 137 series inverted inline six-cylinder engine of about 180 hp, while the larger Z 43 uses the Avia M 337 series of about 210 hp. Typical cruise speeds are roughly 105 to 115 knots, with the Z 43 generally offering more cabin capacity rather than a major speed advantage. Published ranges are commonly in the region of 300 to 450 nautical miles depending on fuel fit and operating profile. Service ceilings are commonly around 13,000 feet. Useful load is model dependent, with the Z 43 providing materially more payload for passengers and baggage than the two-seat Z 42.

Cabin & avionics

The Z 42 has two side-by-side seats and is primarily a trainer, with good visibility and straightforward access to controls and instruments. The Z 43 adds a second row for four-seat operations, although buyers should assess real payload with fuel rather than assume full seats and full tanks. Avionics are usually conventional analog VFR panels. Factory installations predate integrated glass suites such as Garmin G1000 or Garmin Perspective. Many aircraft on the market have been updated with modern 8.33 kHz radios, transponders, GPS units, engine monitors or compact Garmin, Trig, BendixKing or similar equipment.

Buying & value

Used examples are valued for low acquisition cost, training suitability and sturdy construction, but condition matters more than cosmetics. Pre-purchase inspections should focus on complete logbooks, aerobatic use history, corrosion, wing attachments, landing gear condition, control system wear, canopy and glazing condition, and compliance with applicable service bulletins. Engine support for Avia and Walter powerplants should be checked locally, including parts availability and specialist maintenance experience. Common market distinctions are between the two-seat Z 42, including later Z 42M and Z 42MU aircraft, and the four-seat Z 43. Well-documented aircraft with modern radios and clean structural history usually command stronger interest than projects with uncertain engine support or incomplete records.

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