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1960 - 1963 COMMANDER 500A
Twin engine piston aircraft with retractable landing gear. The 500A seats up to 6 passengers plus 1 pilot.
Market Stats
Performance specifications
Horsepower:
2 x 260 HP
Best Cruise Speed:
176 KIAS
Best Range (i):
936 NM
Fuel Burn @ 75%:
28.3 GPH
Ceiling:
19,400 FT
Weights
Gross Weight:
6,750 LBS
Empty Weight:
4,635 LBS
Fuel capacity:
156 GAL
Ownership Costs 1960
Annual inspection cost:
$2,730.00
Storage:
$840.00
Weather service:
$604.89
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Total Variable Cost (90.9 Hrs)
Cost Per Hour = $259.81
Cost Per Mile = $1.48
$23,616.90
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Fuel cost per hour:
(28.3 gallons/hr @ $5.40/gal) $152.82
Oil cost per hour:
$4.96
Overhaul reserves:
$35.33
Hourly maintenance:
$40.95
Misc: landing, parking, supplies,
catering, etc$25.75
Engine (x2)
Manufacturer:
Cont Motor
Model:
IO-470-M
Horsepower:
260 HP
Overhaul (HT):
1,500 Hrs
Years before overhaul:
12
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Best Cruise: 176 KIAS
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Best Range: 825 NM
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Fuelburn: 31.5 GPH
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3.2
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