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Twin engine piston aircraft with retractable landing gear. The 500A seats up to 6 passengers plus 1 pilot.

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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

Total Variable Cost (90.9 Hrs)
Cost Per Hour = $259.81
Cost Per Mile = $1.48

$23,616.90

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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COMMANDER 500S Shrike (1968 - 1980)

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Best Cruise: 176 KIAS ( 0 )
Best Range: 825 NM ( 111 )
Fuelburn: 31.5 GPH ( 3.2 )

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