6-occupant twin-engine piston aircraft · Twin-engine piston aircraft · production 1978–1980 · See its reach on the 3D globe
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A Cessna 337H Skymaster costs approximately $86k (€80k) to $103k (€96k) to buy at 1979 market values, and about $159k (€147k) a year to own flying 80 hours, roughly $1,982 (€1,835) per flight hour all-in. It seats 6, cruises at 169 kt (194 mph) and has a published range of 928 nm (1,719 km), needing about 2,297 ft (700 m) of runway. Figures are indicative planning estimates compiled 2026-07, not a quote for any specific airframe.
The Skymaster solved the light twin's oldest problem by putting both engines on the centreline, one pulling and one pushing, so an engine failure produces no asymmetric yaw and no Vmc roll. For a pilot stepping up to two engines that is a genuine safety argument, not marketing. The design has its own failure modes instead. The rear engine cools poorly and works harder for it, taking off with the rear engine not running has happened often enough to be a checklist item, and a multi-engine rating earned solely on one is restricted to centreline thrust. Add a thin parts supply and few shops that know it, and this becomes an aeroplane you buy with a specialist already found.
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 | 333 L |
| Baggage weight | 166 kg |
| Engine | 2 x Continental TSIO-360-H or -HB, 210 hp for takeoff, 195 hp continuous |
Indicative planning data, compiled 2026-07. Verify against the AFM and records.
| Seats | 6 |
| Reported payload proxy | 992 lb (450 kg) |
| Reported range | 928 nm (1,719 km) |
| Practical planning radius (4 people) | Not used for mission ranking |
| Cruise speed | 169 kt (194 mph) |
| Runway need | ~2,297 ft (700 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 | $38k (€35k) |
| Direct cost per flight hour | $410 (€380) |
The 337H Skymaster combines 6-seat piston-aircraft utility with about 928 NM reported range and about 169 kt reported cruise, while payload, runway and operating-cost figures remain indicative and should be verified for the specific aircraft before making a decision.
Indicative cash costs at 1979 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 | $142k (€132k) | $3,553 (€3,290) | $805k (€745k) |
| 80 h / year | $159k (€147k) | $1,982 (€1,835) | $887k (€821k) |
| 120 h / year | $175k (€162k) | $1,458 (€1,350) | $969k (€897k) |
| 180 h / year | $200k (€185k) | $1,109 (€1,027) | $1.09m (€1.01m) |
Every figure above is built from a $38k (€35k) fixed annual base, covering hangarage, insurance, scheduled maintenance reserves and recurring airworthiness costs, plus $410 (€380) 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 $83k (€76k) 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 337H 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 1979 market price for a Cessna 337H Skymaster is $86k (€80k) to $103k (€96k). 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 337H Skymaster works out at roughly $159k (€147k) annually, which is about $1,982 (€1,835) 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 $410 (€380).
Reported range is 928 nm (1,719 km). PlaneFit does not yet use this figure for mission ranking on this model.
Beyond a pilot certificate, a Cessna 337H 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 2,297 ft (700 m) for take-off. Check this against the actual runway, surface, slope, temperature and loading, all of which extend the requirement.