Aviat Husky A-1C financing, specs & price
STOL, tailwheel, backcountry champion. Built 1987-present; Lycoming O-360/O-540 (180-200 hp); 2 seats; 120-knot cruise.
What a Husky A-1C costs to finance
Payment examples at three price points, using typical lender guidelines for single-engine aircraft and a 7.75% illustrative APR. Your rate depends on credit, loan size, term and the specific airplane.
| Example | Price | Down | Loan | Term | Payment @ 7.75% | Range @ 6.99–9.99% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Older / higher-time | $85,000 | 15% ($12,750) | $72,250 | 15 yrs | $680/mo | $649–$776 |
| Mid-market (most common) | $140,000 | 15% ($21,000) | $119,000 | 20 yrs | $977/mo | $922–$1,148 |
| Late / low-time | $220,000 | 15% ($33,000) | $187,000 | 20 yrs | $1,535/mo | $1,449–$1,803 |
Principal and interest only; excludes insurance, taxes and fees. Prices are typical asking ranges from our aircraft database — verify any specific airplane with Vref or Aircraft Bluebook and a pre-buy inspection. Not a quote or commitment to lend.
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Husky A-1C specifications & operating economics
Performance & capacity
- Engine
- Lycoming O-360/O-540 (180-200 hp)
- Production
- 1987-present
- Seats
- 2
- Cruise
- 120 kts
- Range
- 730 NM
- Fuel capacity
- 52 gal
Fuel economics (September 2026)
- Fuel burn
- 10 gph
- Fuel cost per hour
- $72
- Fuel cost per nautical mile
- $0.60
- Endurance (no reserve)
- 5.2 hrs
- Fuel for 100 hrs/yr
- $7,240
100LL at $7.24/gal (AirNav national average, September 2026).
What lenders and underwriters look at on a Husky A-1C
- Tailwheel insurance required
- Backcountry use = inspect gear and fabric carefully
- O-360/O-540 variants—different performance
- Strong resale for backcountry demand
Pre-buy inspection focus areas
- Fabric condition
- Landing gear spring and attach points
- Fuselage tube condition
- Tailwheel assembly
- Engine mount
Pre-buy inspections are typically paid out of pocket, not financed. See the pre-buy checklist.
Aviat Husky A-1C financing FAQs
How much does a Aviat Husky A-1C cost?
Typical asking prices for a Aviat Husky A-1C run from about $85,000 for older or higher-time examples to $220,000 for late, low-time ones, with most trading near $140,000. Engine time, avionics, damage history and paint/interior drive the spread — confirm with a Vref or Aircraft Bluebook valuation and a pre-buy inspection.
What is the monthly payment on a Aviat Husky A-1C?
At a $140,000 purchase price with 15% down ($21,000), a $119,000 loan over 20 years is about $977 per month at 7.75% APR, or roughly $922–$1,148 across the 6.99%–9.99% range lenders published as of September 2026. Principal and interest only.
How much down payment do I need for a Aviat Husky A-1C?
Plan on at least 15% down for a single-engine aircraft built after 1960. Twenty-year terms are generally available on loans of $75,000 or more.
What does a Aviat Husky A-1C cost to fly per hour in fuel?
At about 10 gallons per hour and the September 2026 national average of $7.24 per gallon for 100LL, fuel alone is roughly $72 per hour, or about $0.60 per nautical mile at a 120-knot cruise. Add reserves, insurance, storage and the annual for the full picture.
Can I finance an older Aviat Husky A-1C?
Usually, yes. Lenders finance piston singles without a fixed age limit, though pre-1960 aircraft may need a larger down payment and shorter term, and airframes over 10,000 hours are often excluded. Complete logbooks, AD compliance and a clean pre-buy matter more than the year on an older Husky A-1C.
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