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1974 PIPER PA-32-260
Single engine piston aircraft with fixed landing gear. The PA-32-260 seats up to 6 passengers plus 1 pilot.
Performance specifications
Horsepower:
1 x 260 HP
Best Cruise Speed:
137 KIAS
Best Range (i):
834 NM
Fuel Burn @ 75%:
14.0 GPH
Stall Speed:
55 KIAS
Rate of climb:
775 FPM
Ceiling:
12,800 FT
Takeoff distance:
1,200 FT
Landing distance:
640 FT
Takeoff distance over 50ft obstacle:
1,800 FT
Landing distance over 50ft obstacle:
1,000 FT
Weights
Gross Weight:
3,400 LBS
Empty Weight:
1,784 LBS
Maximum Payload:
1,499 LBS
Fuel capacity:
84 GAL
Ownership costs
1974 Typical Price:
$94,994.00
Total Cost of Ownership:
$21,830.86
Total Fixed Cost
$7,330.22
Annual inspection cost:
$1,400.00
Storage:
$840.00
Weather service:
$604.89
Insurance:
$1,929.92
Miscellaneous expenses:
$0.00
Refurbishing and modernization:
$379.98
Depreciation:
$2,175.44
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Total Variable Cost (116.8 Hrs)
Cost Per Hour = $124.15
Cost Per Mile = $0.91
$14,500.64
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Fuel cost per hour:
(14.0 gallons/hr @ $5.40/gal) $75.60
Oil cost per hour:
$3.62
Overhaul reserves:
$11.62
Hourly maintenance:
$21.00
Misc: landing, parking, supplies,
catering, etc$12.30
Engine (x1)
Manufacturer:
Lycoming
Model:
O-540-E4B5
Horsepower:
260 HP
Overhaul (HT):
2,000 Hrs
Years before overhaul:
12
Also Consider
LAKE LA-250 Renegade (1986 - 1997)
Best Cruise: 139 KIAS
(
2
)
Best Range: 804 NM
(
30
)
Fuelburn: 13.7 GPH
(
0.3
)
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