insurance for a p337

[TomM]

I will chime in here as well regarding obtaining insurance with no or low time. I moved directly from a C-172 to the 337. I was unable to get coverage in that situation. I did luck out that I found a super nice CFI that actually owned a 337 and had lots of time in one. I got around the rules by listing him as a named pilot so I could be trained in my plane at a reasonable insurance cost. We trained in my plane and after I took my check ride (also in my plane) I was able to get coverage - needed 20 hours of dual to meet the insurance requirements.

I now have about 250 hours in the 337 and 60k hull value with zero deductible was quoted to me last week (renewal time) at $3400. So it does get better with time. However, whether you have 250 hours or 2,500 I dont think there is a lot more discount for the experience once you reach a certain point.

Most open pilot requirements are like 1500 hrs total, 500 hrs multi, and 50 hrs in the 337.

This is for a non-turbo, non-pressurized 337A

[YankeeClipper]

Tom, is that motion and non, with your fellow CFI no longer on the policy at this point?

-Gray-

[TomM]

Gary:

The boxes checked on the quote are:

1. All Risks - Ground and Flight
2. All Risks - ground only, not in motion
3. All Risks - ground, including taxi

So that about covers everything in my mind.

I would also like to confirm one of the previous replies about not being able to get non-motion without in-motion. Last year I needed to rebuild the front engine and it was going to take most of the year. I tried to reduce the coverage to non-motion only and hit a brick wall.........

And yes, I no longer have any named pilots on the policy other than myself.

I use a broker (US Aircraft Finance) but also got the same exact quote from going through the AOPA insurance application process.

[YankeeClipper]

Thanks Tom

You're giving me hope that there aren't all that many hours ahead of me to a much more reasonable premium. 10,000 is just about breaking me ... Well okay, on top of a new engine, completely rebuilt brake hydraulics, new cowl actuator...

This first annual has run about 4 and 1/2 years so far.

[Joes]

Wow, I feel your pain. I also have a p-model with a hull value insured at 120, I'm at 6300.00 per year. I thought I was the only one getting violated. BTW, I have approx 300 hrs in a skymaster turbo and only 50 in p-model. Thought seriously about going liability only this year with a quote of 1700.00, just couldn't bring myself to do it.
Joes

[SkymasterRobert]

http://www.planeinsurance2.com/

Have been with them and AIG for 3 years 200K hull value and $4500 a year
800 hrs in 337
They do require annual training that I do at RTC in Fl.

[YankeeClipper]

What do they specifically require in the way of annual training, out of curiosity?