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1960 - 1965 COMMANDER 500B
Twin engine piston aircraft with retractable landing gear. The 500B seats up to 6 passengers plus 1 pilot.
Market Stats
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:
1,375 FT
Landing distance over 50ft obstacle:
1,235 FT
Weights
Gross Weight:
6,750 LBS
Empty Weight:
4,635 LBS
Fuel capacity:
156 GAL
Ownership Costs 1963
Annual inspection cost:
$4,225.00
Storage:
$840.00
Weather service:
$604.89
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Total Variable Cost (100 Hrs)
Cost Per Hour = $311.93
Cost Per Mile = $1.77
$31,192.60
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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:
$42.14
Hourly maintenance:
$63.38
Misc: landing, parking, supplies,
catering, etc$30.91
Engine (x2)
Manufacturer:
Lycoming
Model:
IO-540-B1A5
Horsepower:
290 HP
Overhaul (HT):
1,400 Hrs
Years before overhaul:
12
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