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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.

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PAPI™ Price Estimate


(as of June 1, 2022):

$227,938


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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:

$32,033.59

Total Fixed Cost

$13,597.87

Annual inspection cost:

$1,105.00

Storage:

$840.00

Weather service:

$604.89

Insurance:

$4,175.46

Refurbishing and modernization:

$992.99

Depreciation:

$5,879.53

Total Variable Cost (100 Hrs)
Cost Per Hour = $184.36
Cost Per Mile = $1.15

$18,435.73

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: $127,238.00
Total Cost of Ownership: $29,440.43
Best Cruise: 169 KIAS ( 9 )
Best Range: 1139 NM ( 96 )
Fuelburn: 20.8 GPH ( 2.1 )

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