Four-seat turbocharged composite high-altitude personal transport · Single-engine piston aircraft · production 2010–2012 · See its reach on the 3D globe
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A Cirrus SR22T G3 costs approximately $447k (€414k) to $535k (€495k) to buy at 2011 market values, and about $75k (€70k) a year to own flying 80 hours, roughly $939 (€869) per flight hour all-in. It seats 4, cruises at 213 kt (245 mph) and has a published range of 1,000 nm (1,852 km), needing about 2,034 ft (620 m) of runway. Figures are indicative planning estimates compiled 2026-07, not a quote for any specific airframe.
The SR22T G3 brought turbocharging to the earlier-generation Cirrus airframe, giving owners high-altitude speed and the ability to top weather in a now-accessible used aircraft. It is one of the more affordable ways into a turbo Cirrus. The demands are specific, because the turbo system adds heat and maintenance, and FIKI ice protection, CAPS parachute timing and engine status all move value and all need scrutiny. Flown by a disciplined owner it is a fast, capable high-altitude single; the turbo, ice and calendar items are exactly where a careful pre-buy pays for itself.
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 | 1,542 kg |
|---|---|
| Useful load | 465 kg |
| Maximum operating altitude | 25,000 ft |
| Engine | Continental TSIO-550-K turbocharged, 315 hp |
Indicative planning data, compiled 2026-07. Verify against the AFM and records.
| Seats | 4 |
| Realistic payload with mission fuel | 642 lb (291 kg) |
| Published planning range | 1,000 nm (1,852 km) |
| Practical planning radius (4 people) | 670 nm (1,241 km) |
| Cruise speed | 213 kt (245 mph) |
| Runway need | ~2,034 ft (620 m) |
| Landing gear | Fixed tricycle |
| Pressurised | No |
| Fuel | Avgas 100LL |
| Fixed annual base | $39k (€36k) |
| Direct cost per flight hour | $378 (€350) |
High-altitude speed and CAPS are compelling, but turbo heat, FIKI, engine and parachute calendar demand careful ownership.
Indicative cash costs at 2011 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 | $60k (€56k) | $1,499 (€1,388) | $786k (€728k) |
| 80 h / year | $75k (€70k) | $938 (€869) | $861k (€798k) |
| 120 h / year | $90k (€84k) | $752 (€696) | $937k (€868k) |
| 180 h / year | $113k (€105k) | $627 (€581) | $1.05m (€973k) |
Every figure above is built from a $39k (€36k) fixed annual base, covering hangarage, insurance, scheduled maintenance reserves and recurring airworthiness costs, plus $378 (€350) 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 $75k (€70k) 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.
Cirrus SR22T G3 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.
Nothing beyond a pilot certificate for the category and class. With fixed tricycle gear and no endorsement requirement of its own, this is among the simplest certified aircraft to qualify in, which is a real part of why it is cheap to insure and easy to check out in.
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 2011 market price for a Cirrus SR22T G3 is $447k (€414k) to $535k (€495k). 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 Cirrus SR22T G3 works out at roughly $75k (€70k) annually, which is about $939 (€869) 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 $378 (€350).
Published range is 1,000 nm (1,852 km). With 4 people aboard and realistic reserves, plan on a practical radius of about 670 nm rather than the brochure figure.
Plan on approximately 2,034 ft (620 m) for take-off. Check this against the actual runway, surface, slope, temperature and loading, all of which extend the requirement.