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1973 - 1984 PIPER PA-31-350 Chieftain
Twin engine piston aircraft with retractable landing gear. The PA-31-350 Chieftain seats up to 9 passengers plus 1 pilot.
Market Stats
Performance specifications
Horsepower:
2 x 350 HP
Best Cruise Speed:
211 KIAS
Best Range (i):
883 NM
Fuel Burn @ 75%:
43.6 GPH
Stall Speed:
74 KIAS
Rate of climb:
1,120 FPM
Rate of climb (1 engine out):
230 FPM
Ceiling:
24,000 FT
Ceiling (1 engine out):
13,700 FT
Takeoff distance:
1,350 FT
Landing distance:
1,045 FT
Takeoff distance over 50ft obstacle:
2,510 FT
Landing distance over 50ft obstacle:
1,880 FT
Weights
Gross Weight:
7,000 LBS
Empty Weight:
4,221 LBS
Maximum Payload:
2,526 LBS
Fuel capacity:
182 GAL
Ownership Costs 1973
Total Cost of Ownership:
$45,220.99
Total Fixed Cost
$18,145.93
Annual inspection cost:
$3,055.00
Storage:
$840.00
Weather service:
$604.89
Insurance:
$5,361.83
Refurbishing and modernization:
$1,281.95
Depreciation:
$7,002.26
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Total Variable Cost (75.8 Hrs)
Cost Per Hour = $357.19
Cost Per Mile = $1.69
$27,075.06
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Fuel cost per hour:
(43.6 gallons/hr @ $5.40/gal) $235.44
Oil cost per hour:
$6.01
Overhaul reserves:
$34.52
Hourly maintenance:
$45.83
Misc: landing, parking, supplies,
catering, etc$35.40
Engine (x2)
Manufacturer:
Lycoming
Model:
TIO-540-J2BD
Horsepower:
350 HP
Overhaul (HT):
1,800 Hrs
Years before overhaul:
12
Also Consider
PIPER PA-31-325 Navajo (1975 - 1983)
Typical Price: $301,525.00
Total Cost of Ownership: $43,353.61
Best Cruise: 202 KIAS
(
9
)
Best Range: 899 NM
(
16
)
Fuelburn: 38.4 GPH
(
5.2
)