Six-seat centerline-thrust piston twin · Twin-engine piston aircraft · production 1972–1973 · See its reach on the 3D globe
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A Cessna 337G Skymaster costs approximately $189k (€175k) to $226k (€209k) to buy at 1973 market values, and about $188k (€174k) a year to own flying 80 hours, roughly $2,349 (€2,175) per flight hour all-in. It seats 6, cruises at 170 kt (196 mph) and has a published range of 850 nm (1,574 km), needing about 1,804 ft (550 m) of runway. Figures are indicative planning estimates compiled 2026-07, not a quote for any specific airframe.
First-party reference values for this model. They are shown separately from PlaneFit planning estimates and do not enter Finder or cross-model rankings until each field is normalised across the catalogue.
| Maximum takeoff weight | 2,100 kg |
|---|---|
| Usable fuel | 348 L |
| Baggage weight | 166 kg |
| Engine | 2 x Continental IO-360-G or -GB, 210 hp each at 2800 rpm |
Indicative planning data, compiled 2026-07. Verify against the AFM and records.
| Seats | 6 |
| Reported payload proxy | 1,003 lb (455 kg) |
| Reported range | 850 nm (1,574 km) |
| Practical planning radius (4 people) | Not used for mission ranking |
| Cruise speed | 170 kt (196 mph) |
| Runway need | ~1,804 ft (550 m) |
| Landing gear | Retractable tricycleRetractable, unlike the earlier fixed-gear Cessna 336 the type was developed from. |
| Pressurised | No |
| Fuel | Avgas 100LL |
| Fixed annual base | $49k (€45k) |
| Direct cost per flight hour | $464 (€430) |
Centerline thrust simplifies engine-out handling, but cooling, rear-engine access and two-engine reserves remain complex.
Indicative cash costs at 1973 market values, before financing, depreciation and tax. The fixed base is the same whether the aircraft flies or not, so the effective hourly cost falls as utilisation rises.
| Annual use | Annual cash cost | Effective cost / h | Five-year cash outlay |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 h / year | $169k (€157k) | $4,234 (€3,920) | $1.05m (€974k) |
| 80 h / year | $188k (€174k) | $2,349 (€2,175) | $1.14m (€1.06m) |
| 120 h / year | $206k (€191k) | $1,721 (€1,593) | $1.24m (€1.15m) |
| 180 h / year | $234k (€217k) | $1,302 (€1,206) | $1.38m (€1.27m) |
Every figure above is built from a $49k (€45k) fixed annual base, covering hangarage, insurance, scheduled maintenance reserves and recurring airworthiness costs, plus $464 (€430) per hour flown for fuel, reserves and consumables. It is a planning model for comparing aircraft and testing utilisation, not a maintenance programme quote, insurance quote or pre-buy assessment.
Older examples add calendar-driven maintenance: a 2011-built airframe is estimated at $98k (€90k) per year at 80 hours. Airframe and engine time, maintenance and damage history, avionics, equipment, geography and tax treatment move a real transaction further than the model year does, so price the aircraft in front of you, not the model. A cheaper example carrying deferred maintenance can be the more expensive aircraft once the first annual inspection is complete.
Cessna 337G Skymaster cost guide answers the same figures as standalone purchase and ownership questions, and the ownership cost calculator lets you replace these assumptions with your own hours and fixed costs.
On top of a pilot certificate, this aircraft obliges the person flying it to hold the following. Each one is time and money before the first trip, and insurers usually attach their own minimums on top.
US requirements under 14 CFR 61.31, stated for orientation and not as advice. PlaneFit is not an aviation authority or a training organisation. Other authorities set different rules, and the current regulation and your instructor are what govern.
An indicative 1973 market price for a Cessna 337G Skymaster is $189k (€175k) to $226k (€209k). This is a planning estimate normalised across the market, not a quote for a specific airframe. Condition, engine time remaining, avionics and damage history move the real number more than the model year does.
Flying 80 hours a year, a Cessna 337G Skymaster works out at roughly $188k (€174k) annually, which is about $2,349 (€2,175) per flight hour all-in once fixed costs are spread across those hours. The direct cost per hour alone, covering fuel, reserves and consumables, is about $464 (€430).
Reported range is 850 nm (1,574 km). PlaneFit does not yet use this figure for mission ranking on this model.
Beyond a pilot certificate, a Cessna 337G Skymaster requires multi-engine rating and complex airplane endorsement. An airplane multi-engine land class rating. Insurers add their own minimum: multi-engine time, time in this make and model, and often a checkout with a named instructor before you fly it solo. These are US requirements and are stated for orientation; confirm them against the current regulation and an instructor.
Plan on approximately 1,804 ft (550 m) for take-off. Check this against the actual runway, surface, slope, temperature and loading, all of which extend the requirement.