Estimated Direct Operating Costs
Bonanza G36
Fuel ($):
@ $5.50 per U.S. Gallon ................................................................................. 99.00
(Gallons per Hour) 1 ........................................................................................... (18)
Maintenance Cost ($):
Labor - @ $95.00 per Man-hour 2 .................................................................... 44.65
(Man-hours per flight hour) 3 ............................................................................ (0.47)
Parts - airframe and avionics 3......................................................................... 26.04
Engine Restoration ($):
Engine Reserve 4 ............................................................................................ 17.37
Propeller Overhaul Reserve 3 ............................................................................ 1.65
Total Direct Operating Costs per Hour ($): ......................................... $188.71
Average Speed (200 nm mission) 1 .................................................................... 169
Cost per Nautical Mile ($) ................................................................................ $1.12
Source:
1. Fuel burn/speed assumes a 200 nm trip. Source: B&CA Purchase Planning Handbook (May 2013)
2. Maintenance labor assumes a typical shop rate of $95.00 per man-hour.
3. Conklin de Decker Aircraft Cost Evaluator (Fall 2013)
4. Hourly engine reserve based on estimated overhaul cost divided by Time Before Overhaul.
Bonanza G36
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