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1938 - 1947 PIPER J-3 Cub
Single engine piston aircraft with fixed landing gear. The J-3 Cub seats up to 1 passengers plus 1 pilot.
Market Stats
Performance specifications
Horsepower:
1 x 65 HP
Best Cruise Speed:
65 KIAS
Best Range (i):
146 NM
Fuel Burn @ 75%:
3.5 GPH
Stall Speed:
33 KIAS
Rate of climb:
450 FPM
Ceiling:
11,500 FT
Takeoff distance:
370 FT
Landing distance:
290 FT
Takeoff distance over 50ft obstacle:
730 FT
Landing distance over 50ft obstacle:
470 FT
Weights
Gross Weight:
1,220 LBS
Empty Weight:
680 LBS
Fuel capacity:
9 GAL
Ownership Costs 1938
Total Cost of Ownership:
$14,590.23
Total Fixed Cost
$4,454.52
Annual inspection cost:
$560.00
Storage:
$840.00
Weather service:
$604.89
Insurance:
$1,093.69
Refurbishing and modernization:
$255.34
Depreciation:
$1,100.60
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Total Variable Cost (246.2 Hrs)
Cost Per Hour = $41.17
Cost Per Mile = $0.63
$10,135.71
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Fuel cost per hour:
(3.5 gallons/hr @ $5.40/gal) $18.90
Oil cost per hour:
$2.57
Overhaul reserves:
$7.22
Hourly maintenance:
$8.40
Misc: landing, parking, supplies,
catering, etc$4.08
Engine (x1)
Manufacturer:
Cont Motor
Model:
A-65-8
Horsepower:
65 HP
Overhaul (HT):
1,800 Hrs
Years before overhaul:
12
Also Consider
AMERICAN CHAMPION 7ECA (1964 - 1984)
Typical Price: $50,330.00
Total Cost of Ownership: $13,314.44
Best Cruise: 107 KIAS
(
42
)
Best Range: 301 NM
(
155
)
Fuelburn: 6.1 GPH
(
2.6
)