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1974 - 1981 AEROSTAR PA-601P Aerostar
Twin engine piston aircraft with retractable landing gear. The PA-601P Aerostar seats up to 5 passengers plus 1 pilot.
Market Stats
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Performance specifications
Horsepower:
2 x 290 HP
Best Cruise Speed:
235 KIAS
Best Range (i):
1,101 NM
Fuel Burn @ 75%:
33.3 GPH
Stall Speed:
77 KIAS
Rate of climb:
1,460 FPM
Rate of climb (1 engine out):
240 FPM
Ceiling:
25,000 FT
Ceiling (1 engine out):
8,800 FT
Takeoff distance:
1,900 FT
Landing distance:
1,230 FT
Takeoff distance over 50ft obstacle:
2,490 FT
Landing distance over 50ft obstacle:
2,030 FT
Weights
Gross Weight:
6,000 LBS
Empty Weight:
4,056 LBS
Maximum Payload:
1,744 LBS
Fuel capacity:
165 GAL
Ownership Costs 1978
Total Cost of Ownership:
$38,415.36
Total Fixed Cost
$17,230.57
Annual inspection cost:
$4,225.00
Storage:
$840.00
Weather service:
$604.89
Insurance:
$4,448.38
Refurbishing and modernization:
$1,078.11
Depreciation:
$6,034.19
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Total Variable Cost (68.1 Hrs)
Cost Per Hour = $311.08
Cost Per Mile = $1.32
$21,184.79
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Fuel cost per hour:
(33.3 gallons/hr @ $5.40/gal) $179.82
Oil cost per hour:
$5.39
Overhaul reserves:
$31.66
Hourly maintenance:
$63.38
Misc: landing, parking, supplies,
catering, etc$30.83
Engine (x2)
Manufacturer:
Lycoming
Model:
IO-540-S1A5
Horsepower:
290 HP
Overhaul (HT):
1,800 Hrs
Years before overhaul:
12
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Typical Price: $358,311.00
Total Cost of Ownership: $44,933.19
Best Cruise: 232 KIAS
(
3
)
Best Range: 1013 NM
(
88
)
Fuelburn: 46.0 GPH
(
12.7
)