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1945 AERONCA 7AC Champion
Single engine piston aircraft with fixed landing gear. The 7AC Champion seats up to 1 passengers plus 1 pilot.
Market Stats
Performance specifications
Horsepower:
1 x 65 HP
Best Cruise Speed:
74 KIAS
Best Range (i):
175 NM
Fuel Burn @ 75%:
4.5 GPH
Stall Speed:
33 KIAS
Rate of climb:
370 FPM
Ceiling:
12,500 FT
Takeoff distance over 50ft obstacle:
632 FT
Landing distance over 50ft obstacle:
885 FT
Weights
Gross Weight:
1,220 LBS
Empty Weight:
740 LBS
Fuel capacity:
14 GAL
Ownership Costs 1945
Total Cost of Ownership:
$14,052.14
Total Fixed Cost
$3,541.93
Annual inspection cost:
$650.00
Storage:
$840.00
Weather service:
$604.89
Insurance:
$682.52
Refurbishing and modernization:
$137.86
Depreciation:
$626.65
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Total Variable Cost (216.2 Hrs)
Cost Per Hour = $48.61
Cost Per Mile = $0.66
$10,510.21
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Fuel cost per hour:
(4.5 gallons/hr @ $5.40/gal) $24.30
Oil cost per hour:
$2.52
Overhaul reserves:
$7.22
Hourly maintenance:
$9.75
Misc: landing, parking, supplies,
catering, etc$4.82
Engine (x1)
Manufacturer:
Cont Motor
Model:
C-65-8
Horsepower:
65 HP
Overhaul (HT):
1,800 Hrs
Years before overhaul:
12
Also Consider
AERONCA 11CC Super Chief (1948 - 1948)
Best Cruise: 83 KIAS
(
9
)
Best Range: 190 NM
(
15
)
Fuelburn: 8.3 GPH
(
3.8
)