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1979 - 1983 VULCANAIR P68C Observer
Twin engine piston aircraft with fixed landing gear. The P68C Observer seats up to 5 passengers plus 1 pilot.
Market Stats
Performance specifications
Horsepower:
2 x 200 HP
Best Cruise Speed:
160 KIAS
Best Range (i):
1,235 NM
Fuel Burn @ 75%:
22.9 GPH
Stall Speed:
57 KIAS
Rate of climb:
1,100 FPM
Rate of climb (1 engine out):
200 FPM
Ceiling:
18,000 FT
Ceiling (1 engine out):
5,000 FT
Takeoff distance:
787 FT
Landing distance:
656 FT
Takeoff distance over 50ft obstacle:
1,312 FT
Landing distance over 50ft obstacle:
1,969 FT
Weights
Gross Weight:
4,594 LBS
Empty Weight:
3,130 LBS
Maximum Payload:
1,500 LBS
Fuel capacity:
177 GAL
Ownership Costs 1983
Total Cost of Ownership:
$31,157.31
Total Fixed Cost
$12,721.58
Annual inspection cost:
$1,105.00
Storage:
$840.00
Weather service:
$604.89
Insurance:
$3,881.15
Refurbishing and modernization:
$908.90
Depreciation:
$5,381.64
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Total Variable Cost (100.0 Hrs)
Cost Per Hour = $184.36
Cost Per Mile = $1.15
$18,435.73
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Fuel cost per hour:
(22.9 gallons/hr @ $5.40/gal) $123.77
Oil cost per hour:
$4.49
Overhaul reserves:
$21.25
Hourly maintenance:
$16.58
Misc: landing, parking, supplies,
catering, etc$18.27
Engine (x2)
Manufacturer:
Lycoming
Model:
IO-360-A1B6
Horsepower:
200 HP
Overhaul (HT):
2,000 Hrs
Years before overhaul:
12
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Typical Price: $137,250.00
Total Cost of Ownership: $28,777.26
Best Cruise: 169 KIAS
(
9
)
Best Range: 1139 NM
(
96
)
Fuelburn: 20.8 GPH
(
2.1
)