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1971 COMMANDER 500S Shrike
Twin engine piston aircraft with retractable landing gear. The 500S Shrike seats up to 6 passengers plus 1 pilot.
Performance specifications
Horsepower:
2 x 290 HP
Best Cruise Speed:
176 KIAS
Best Range (i):
825 NM
Fuel Burn @ 75%:
31.5 GPH
Stall Speed:
59 KIAS
Rate of climb:
1,340 FPM
Ceiling:
19,400 FT
Takeoff distance over 50ft obstacle:
1,915 FT
Landing distance over 50ft obstacle:
1,235 FT
Weights
Gross Weight:
6,750 LBS
Empty Weight:
4,635 LBS
Maximum Payload:
1,945 LBS
Fuel capacity:
156 GAL
Ownership costs
1971 Typical Price:
$126,187.00
Total Cost of Ownership:
$41,699.35
Total Fixed Cost
$11,612.35
Annual inspection cost:
$4,225.00
Storage:
$840.00
Weather service:
$604.89
Insurance:
$2,541.62
Miscellaneous expenses:
$0.00
Refurbishing and modernization:
$504.75
Depreciation:
$2,896.09
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Total Variable Cost (100 Hrs)
Cost Per Hour = $300.87
Cost Per Mile = $1.71
$30,087.01
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Fuel cost per hour:
(31.5 gallons/hr @ $5.40/gal) $170.10
Oil cost per hour:
$5.39
Overhaul reserves:
$32.19
Hourly maintenance:
$63.38
Misc: landing, parking, supplies,
catering, etc$29.82
Engine (x2)
Manufacturer:
Lycoming
Model:
IO-540-E1B5
Horsepower:
290 HP
Overhaul (HT):
1,600 Hrs
Years before overhaul:
12
Also Consider
COMMANDER 500B (1960 - 1965)
Typical Price: $200,262.00
Total Cost of Ownership: $45,287.36
Best Cruise: 176 KIAS
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Best Range: 825 NM
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Fuelburn: 31.5 GPH
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