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1958 - 1959 COMMANDER 500
Twin engine piston aircraft with retractable landing gear. The 500 seats up to 6 passengers plus 1 pilot.
Market Stats
Performance specifications
Horsepower:
2 x 250 HP
Best Cruise Speed:
177 KIAS
Best Range (i):
955 NM
Fuel Burn @ 75%:
27.2 GPH
Stall Speed:
54 KIAS
Rate of climb:
1,400 FPM
Ceiling:
22,500 FT
Takeoff distance:
1,000 FT
Landing distance:
950 FT
Takeoff distance over 50ft obstacle:
1,250 FT
Landing distance over 50ft obstacle:
1,350 FT
Weights
Gross Weight:
6,000 LBS
Empty Weight:
3,850 LBS
Fuel capacity:
156 GAL
Ownership Costs 1958
Annual inspection cost:
$2,100.00
Storage:
$840.00
Weather service:
$604.89
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Total Variable Cost (90.4 Hrs)
Cost Per Hour = $233.06
Cost Per Mile = $1.32
$21,068.70
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Fuel cost per hour:
(27.2 gallons/hr @ $5.40/gal) $147.04
Oil cost per hour:
$4.92
Overhaul reserves:
$26.50
Hourly maintenance:
$31.50
Misc: landing, parking, supplies,
catering, etc$23.10
Engine (x2)
Manufacturer:
Lycoming
Model:
O-540-A2B
Horsepower:
250 HP
Overhaul (HT):
2,000 Hrs
Years before overhaul:
12
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Total Cost of Ownership: $39,292.72
Best Cruise: 194 KIAS
(
17
)
Best Range: 965 NM
(
10
)
Fuelburn: 36.5 GPH
(
9.3
)