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Production Aircraft Category 1 Turboprops and Jets Under 10,000 lb.
Textron Aviation Quest Aircraft Evektor Piper Aircraft Textron Aviation
Model Caravan Kodiak 100 Outback Meridian Grand Caravan EX
General Category (1-6) 1 1 1 1 1
B&CA Equipped Price $2,153,715 $2,170,700 $2,250,000 $2,276,325 $2,470,415
Flight Time 1+40 1+49 1+26 1+22 1+37
Direct Cost $851.44 $792.05 NA $587.77 $628.82
300 nm
Fuel Expense $597.71 $537.75 $869.81 $349.59 $385.56
Per-Mile Cost $2.84 $2.64 NA $1.96 $2.10
Flight Time 3+17 3+38 2+22 2+32 3+09
Mission Direct Cost $1,662.07 $1,584.11 NA $1,051.21 $970.55
600 nm
Costs Fuel Expense $1,162.21 $1,075.50 $1,635.39 $609.70 $797.87
Per-Mile Cost $2.77 $2.64 NA $1.75 $1.62
Flight Time NP 5+54 4+36 4+34* NP
Direct Cost NP $2,584.89 NA $1,644.49 NP
1,000 nm
Fuel Expense NP $1,758.99 $2,657.40 $848.60 NP
Per-Mile Cost NP $2.58 NA $1.64 NP
Fuel Expense $358.62 $296.01 $608.26 $255.79 $238.00
Maintenance Hours/Flight Hour 0.44 0.30 NA 0.65 0.43
Variable Service Center Maintenance Labor Expense $40.92 $27.90 NA $60.45 $39.99
Costs
(Hourly) Scheduled Parts Expense $32.49 $33.25 NA $35.00 $31.34
Miscellaneous Trip Expense $78.83 $78.83 $78.83 $78.83 $78.83
Total Variable $510.87 $435.99 NA $430.08 $388.16
Hull Insurance $13,568 $13,675 $14,175 $14,113 $17,293
Liability Insurance $5,500 $5,500 $5,500 $5,500 $4,625
Fixed Costs Hull Insurance per $100 $0.63 $0.63 $0.63 $0.62 $0.70
(Annual) Liability Insurance per $M $220 $220 $220 $220 $185
Maintenance Software Programs $1,497 NA NA NA NA
Miscellaneous Services $3,014 $3,014 $3,014 $3,014 $3,014
Mid-Life/Hot-Section Inspection $42,375 $20,294 $40,470 $25,142 $30,000
Engine Overhaul $213,000 $228,308 $229,992 $256,719 $240,000
Periodic Overhaul Interval 3,600t 4,000t 3,600t 3,600t 3,600t
Costs Paint $31,675 $28,732 $32,533 $29,687 $33,700
Interior Refurbishment $55,225 $44,730 $62,491 $46,720 $101,562
Modernization/Modification/Upgrade $22,850 $22,850 $22,850 $22,850 $22,850
Personnel Captain Salary $64,375 $64,375 $64,375 $64,375 $64,375
Costs First Officer Salary $39,818 $39,818 $39,818 $39,818 $39,818
Pilot Initial (per pilot) $6,852 $9,335 $7,610 $5,885 $6,852
Training
Maintenance Initial $5,201 $4,059 $4,059 $2,723 $5,201
Hangar/Office Lease Expense $15,342 $15,342 $15,342 $15,342 $15,342
Facilities
(Annual) $2,465
Miscellaneous Office Expense $2,465 $2,465 $2,465 $2,465
*3 passengers
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Production Aircraft Category 1 Turboprops and Jets Under 10,000 lb.
Vulcanair SpA Eclipse Aerospace Textron Aviation Socata Textron Aviation
Model Viator Eclipse 550 Citation Mustang TBM 900 King Air C90GTx
General Category (1-6) 1 1 1 1 1
B&CA Equipped Price $2,772,000 $2,895,000* $3,465,000 $3,711,478 $3,891,200
Flight Time 1+35 0+58 1+00 1+00 1+14
Direct Cost $675.92 $577.75 $849.69 $611.33 $1,004.81
300 nm
Fuel Expense $386.48 $420.61 $618.00 $442.75 $689.02
Per-Mile Cost $2.25 $1.93 $2.83 $2.04 $3.35
Flight Time 3+18 1+48 1+56 1+55 2+22
Mission Direct Cost $1,402.03 $1,108.92 $1,493.92 $1,181.13 $1,856.38
600 nm
Costs Fuel Expense $798.79 $816.31 $1,045.99 $830.15 $1,246.15
Per-Mile Cost $2.34 $1.85 $2.49 $1.97 $3.09
Flight Time NP 3+15 3+19 3+10 3+56
Direct Cost NP $1,579.85 $2,352.19 $2,119.07 $2,848.18
1,000 nm
Fuel Expense NP $1,051.52 $1,583.74 $1,584.66 $1,841.09
Per-Mile Cost NP $1.58 $2.35 $2.12 $2.85
Fuel Expense $244.09 $435.11 $618.00 $442.75 $558.67
Maintenance Hours/Flight Hour 0.99 0.40 0.74 0.75 0.97
Variable Service Center Maintenance Labor Expense $92.07 $37.20 $68.82 $69.75 $90.21
Costs
(Hourly) Scheduled Parts Expense $11.90 $46.53 $84.04 $20.00 $87.00
Miscellaneous Trip Expense $78.83 $78.83 $78.83 $78.83 $78.83
Total Variable $426.90 $597.67 $849.69 $611.33 $814.71
Hull Insurance $17,464 $9,264 $8,663 $25,980 $6,226
Liability Insurance $5,500 $5,750 $4,125 $5,500 $3,875
Fixed Costs Hull Insurance per $100 $0.63 $0.32 $0.25 $0.70 $0.16
(Annual) Liability Insurance per $M $220 $230 $165 $220 $155
Maintenance Software Programs NA NA $6,596 NA $5,682
Miscellaneous Services $3,014 $3,014 $3,014 $3,014 $3,014
Mid-Life/Hot-Section Inspection $11,162 $64,800 $65,753 $15,000 $40,000
Engine Overhaul $213,087 $140,000 $193,304 $260,000 $250,000
Periodic Overhaul Interval 3,500t 3,500t 3,500t 3,500t 3,600t
Costs Paint $29,026 $33,583 $38,958 NA $35,426
Interior Refurbishment $45,616 $37,285 $85,267 NA $87,476
Modernization/Modification/Upgrade $22,850 $22,850 $22,850 $22,850 $22,850
Personnel Captain Salary $64,375 $64,375 $64,375 $64,375 $64,375
Costs First Officer Salary $39,818 $39,818 $39,818 $39,818 $39,818
Pilot Initial (per pilot) $7,610 $17,554 $12,785 NA $10,654
Training
Maintenance Initial $4,059 $8,625 $4,522 NA $7,864
Hangar/Office Lease Expense $15,342 $15,342 $15,342 $15,342 $15,342
Facilities
(Annual) $2,465 $2,465
Miscellaneous Office Expense $2,465 $2,465 $2,465
Estimated data *2013 dollars
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Production Aircraft Category 1 Turboprops and Jets Under 10,000 lb.
Reims Aviation SA Pilatus Textron Aviation Piaggio Aero Industries
Model Caravan II PC-12/47E King Air 250 B200GT Avanti II P180
General Category (1-6) 1 1 1 1
B&CA Equipped Price $4,250,000 $4,641,047 $6,105,425 $7,195,000
Flight Time 1+21 1+10 1+03 0+53
Direct Cost $998.74 $737.92 $1,070.53 $905.02
300 nm
Fuel Expense $744.37 $479.64 $800.63 $634.60
Per-Mile Cost $3.33 $2.46 $3.57 $3.02
Flight Time 2+39 2+18 2+03 1+44
Mission Direct Cost $1,983.44 $1,381.23 $1,904.06 $1,585.83
600 nm
Costs Fuel Expense $1,484.12 $873.50 $1,377.13 $1,055.21
Per-Mile Cost $3.31 $2.30 $3.17 $2.64
Flight Time NP 3+48 3+28 3+02
Direct Cost NP $2,215.97 $2,870.52 $2,407.19
1,000 nm
Fuel Expense NP $1,373.44 $1,979.44 $1,478.59
Per-Mile Cost NP $2.22 $2.87 $2.41
Fuel Expense $551.38 $409.95 $762.51 $718.42
Maintenance Hours/Flight Hour 0.63 0.68 0.97 1.10
Variable Service Center Maintenance Labor Expense $58.59 $63.24 $90.21 $102.30
Costs
(Hourly) Scheduled Parts Expense $51.00 $78.68 $88.00 $125.00
Miscellaneous Trip Expense $78.83 $78.83 $78.83 $78.83
Total Variable $739.81 $630.70 $1,019.55 $1,024.55
Hull Insurance $26,775 $28,774 $24,422 $28,780
Liability Insurance $5,500 $5,500 $3,875 $3,875
Fixed Costs Hull Insurance per $100 $0.63 $0.62 $0.40 $0.40
(Annual) Liability Insurance per $M $220 $220 $155 $155
Maintenance Software Programs $5,682 $2,537 $5,682 $5,479
Miscellaneous Services $3,014 $3,014 $3,014 $3,014
Mid-Life/Hot Section Inspection $44,393 $17,453 $50,000 $16,235
Engine Overhaul $213,087 $335,070 $350,000 $309,484
Periodic Overhaul Interval 3,600t 3,500t 3,600t 3,600t
Costs Paint $35,426 $32,336 $41,332 $34,212
Interior Refurbishment $87,476 $63,508 $103,822 $88,911
Modernization/Modification/Upgrade $22,850 $22,850 $22,850 $22,850
Personnel Captain Salary $64,375 $64,375 $64,375 $64,375
Costs First Officer Salary $39,818 $39,818 $39,818 $39,818
Pilot Initial (per pilot) $8,128 $6,925 $12,498 $15,261
Training
Maintenance Initial $2,161 $4,566 $5,987 $5,860
Hangar/Office Lease Expense $15,342 $15,342 $15,342 $15,342
Facilities
(Annual) Miscellaneous Office Expense $2,465 $2,465 $2,465 $2,465
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Production Aircraft Category 2 Turboprops Over 12,500 lb. - Jets Under 20,000 lb.
Embraer Textron Aviation SyberJet Aircraft Textron Aviation Textron Aviation
Model Phenom 100E Citation M2 SJ30-2 Citation CJ2+ King Air 350HW
General Category (1-6) 2 2 2 2 2
B&CA Equipped Price $4,161,000 $4,655,000 $7,250,000 $7,250,000 $7,330,255
Flight Time 0+55 0+52 0+45 0+49 1+07
Direct Cost $864.87 $747.75 $1,096.83 $1,076.51 $1,219.49
300 nm
Fuel Expense $690.58 $747.75 $767.71 $814.90 $877.52
Per-Mile Cost $2.88 $2.49 $3.66 $3.59 $4.06
Flight Time 1+46 1+38 1+26 1+35 2+10
Mission Direct Cost $1,477.19 $1,791.03 $1,820.48 $1,832.09 $2,096.25
600 nm
Costs Fuel Expense $1,142.50 $1,270.45 $1,191.50 $1,324.90 $1,434.70
Per-Mile Cost $2.46 $2.99 $3.03 $3.05 $3.49
Flight Time 3+05 2+44 2+21 2+36 3+39
Direct Cost $2,277.47 $2,756.91 $2,828.01 $2,793.89 $3,167.14
1,000 nm
Fuel Expense $1,693.33 $1,885.71 $1,796.78 $1,961.03 $2,052.68
Per-Mile Cost $2.28 $2.76 $2.83 $2.79 $3.17
Fuel Expense $646.70 $777.84 $831.28 $836.78 $662.17
Maintenance Hours/Flight Hour 0.38 0.98 1.56 0.94 0.97
Variable Service Center Maintenance Labor Expense $38.76 $99.96 $159.12 $95.88 $98.94
Costs
(Hourly) Scheduled Parts Expense $38.30 $106.38 $167.31 $112.06 $94.00
Miscellaneous Trip Expense $112.39 $112.39 $112.39 $112.39 $112.39
Total Variable $836.15 $1,096.57 $1,270.10 $1,157.11 $967.50
Hull Insurance $10,403 $11,638 $18,125 $18,125 $27,855
Liability Insurance $16,500 $16,500 $16,500 $16,500 $3,750
Fixed Costs Hull Insurance per $100 $0.25 $0.25 $0.25 $0.25 $0.38
(Annual) Liability Insurance per $M $165 $165 $165 $165 $150
Maintenance Software Programs NA NA $1,725 $1,725 $5,600
Miscellaneous Services $5,823 $5,823 $5,823 $5,823 $5,823
Mid-Life/Hot-Section Inspection NA $53,266 $62,840 $62,866 $60,000
Engine Overhaul NA $242,931 $279,064 $283,166 $375,000
Periodic Overhaul Interval 3,500t 3,500t 3,500t 4,000t 3,600t
Costs Paint $38,841 $39,531 $33,771 $38,738 $37,965
Interior Refurbishment $90,523 $86,520 $78,530 $98,411 $104,952
Modernization/Modification/Upgrade $32,240 $32,240 $32,240 $32,240 $32,240
Personnel Captain Salary $75,268 $75,268 $75,268 $75,268 $75,268
Costs First Officer Salary $54,933 $54,933 $54,933 $54,933 $54,933
Pilot Initial (per pilot) NA $15,000 $11,162 $22,780 $20,761
Training
Maintenance Initial NA $8,000 $4,566 $5,851 $6,430
Hangar/Office Lease Expense $19,490 $19,490 $19,490 $19,490 $19,490
Facilities
(Annual) $5,223
Miscellaneous Office Expense $5,223 $5,223 $5,223 $5,223
Estimated data
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Production Aircraft Category 2 Turboprops Over 12,500 lb. - Jets Under 20,000 lb.
Textron Aviation Textron Aviation Textron Aviation Embraer Textron Aviation
Model King Air 350i Citation CJ3+ King Air 350iER Phenom 300 Citation CJ4
General Category (1-6) 2 2 2 2 2
B&CA Equipped Price $7,421,825 $8,435,000 $8,462,225 $8,955,000 $9,395,000
Flight Time 1+02 0+49 1+05 0+47 0+46
Direct Cost $1,116.79 $1,126.74 $1,154.75 $1,131.71 $1,216.37
300 nm
Fuel Expense $801.29 $882.05 $823.98 $960.10 $988.23
Per-Mile Cost $3.72 $3.76 $3.85 $3.77 $4.05
Flight Time 2+02 1+35 2+07 1+29 1+27
Mission Direct Cost $1,956.62 $1,904.55 $2,017.46 $1,899.42 $2,126.63
600 nm
Costs Fuel Expense $1,335.79 $1,430.16 $1,371.18 $1,574.45 $1,695.14
Per-Mile Cost $3.26 $3.17 $3.36 $3.17 $3.54
Flight Time 3+27 2+37 3+36 2+26 2+24
Direct Cost $2,964.51 $2,892.02 $3,073.83 $2,775.43 $3,280.50
1,000 nm
Fuel Expense $1,911.12 $2,108.04 $1,974.64 $2,242.34 $2,566.30
Per-Mile Cost $2.96 $2.89 $3.07 $2.78 $3.28
Fuel Expense $656.95 $903.26 $647.80 $1,061.43 $1,169.06
Maintenance Hours/Flight Hour 0.97 1.08 0.97 0.45 0.84
Variable Service Center Maintenance Labor Expense $98.94 $110.16 $98.94 $45.90 $85.68
Costs
(Hourly) Scheduled Parts Expense $94.00 $77.06 $94.00 $60.79 $99.51
Miscellaneous Trip Expense $112.39 $112.39 $112.39 $112.39 $112.39
Total Variable $962.29 $1,202.87 $953.13 $1,280.51 $1,466.64
Hull Insurance $28,203 $19,401 $32,156 $22,388 $23,488
Liability Insurance $3,750 $16,500 $3,750 $16,500 $16,500
Fixed Costs Hull Insurance per $100 $0.38 $0.23 $0.38 $0.25 $0.25
(Annual) Liability Insurance per $M $150 $165 $150 $165 $165
Maintenance Software Programs $5,682 $1,878 $5,682 NA $1,725
Miscellaneous Services $5,823 $5,823 $5,823 $5,823 $5,823
Mid-Life/Hot-Section Inspection $60,000 $61,998 $60,000 NA NA
Engine Overhaul $375,000 $279,064 $375,000 NA NA
Periodic Overhaul Interval 3,600t 4,000t 3,600t 5,000t 5,000t
Costs Paint $37,965 $41,718 $37,965 $43,028 $42,566
Interior Refurbishment $103,720 $103,270 $103,822 $123,884 $103,303
Modernization/Modification/Upgrade $32,240 $32,240 $32,240 $32,240 $32,240
Personnel Captain Salary $75,268 $75,268 $75,268 $75,268 $75,268
Costs First Officer Salary $54,933 $54,933 $54,933 $54,933 $54,933
Pilot Initial (per pilot) $20,761 $19,787 $20,761 NA $16,344
Training
Maintenance Initial $6,430 $5,816 $6,430 NA $5,274
Hangar/Office Lease Expense $19,490 $19,490 $19,490 $19,490 $19,490
Facilities
(Annual) Miscellaneous Office Expense $5,223 $5,223 $5,223 $5,223 $5,223
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Production Aircraft Category 3 Jets 20,000 lb. to 30,000 lb.
Bombardier Textron Aviation Bombardier Bombardier Gulfstream Aero.
Model Learjet 70 Citation XLS+ Learjet 75 Learjet 60XR G150
General Category (1-6) 3 3 3 3 3
B&CA Equipped Price $11,300,000 $12,920,000 $13,800,000 $14,674,000* $15,700,000
Flight Time 0+45 0+46 0+45 0+45 0+50
Direct Cost $1,394.26 $1,560.31 $1,273.73 $1,299.84 $1,443.14
300 nm
Fuel Expense $1,129.79 $1,130.70 $1,005.47 $1,006.38 $1,116.18
Per-Mile Cost $4.65 $5.20 $4.25 $4.33 $4.81
Flight Time 1+24 1+29 1+24 1+26 1+32
Mission Direct Cost $2,393.90 $2,731.43 $1,886.42 $2,293.17 $2,392.93
600 nm
Costs Fuel Expense $1,900.23 $1,900.23 $1,731.44 $1,732.35 $1,791.33
Per-Mile Cost $3.99 $4.55 $3.14 $3.82 $3.99
Flight Time 2+16 2+26 2+17 2+21 2+28
Direct Cost $3,712.24 $4,277.40 $3,548.18 $3,651.89 $3,688.38
1,000 nm
Fuel Expense $2,912.96 $2,913.86 $2,731.46 $2,732.37 $2,720.57
Per-Mile Cost $3.71 $4.28 $3.55 $3.65 $3.69
Fuel Expense $1,357.30 $1,281.05 $3,995.94 $1,208.64 $1,168.28
Maintenance Hours/Flight Hour 0.90 1.68 0.92 1.12 0.81
Variable Service Center Maintenance Labor Expense $92.70 $173.04 $94.76 $115.36 $83.43
Costs
(Hourly) Scheduled Parts Expense $61.00 $188.40 $64.00 $77.00 $110.00
Miscellaneous Trip Expense $198.92 $198.92 $198.92 $198.92 $198.92
Total Variable NA $1,841.42 NA $1,599.93 $1,560.64
Hull Insurance $25,990 $25,840 $31,740 $33,750 $36,110
Liability Insurance $26,000 $26,000 $26,000 $26,000 $26,000
Fixed Costs Hull Insurance per $100 $0.23 $0.20 $0.23 $0.23 $0.23
(Annual) Liability Insurance per $M $130 $130 $130 $130 $130
Maintenance Software Programs $1,707 $1,725 $1,725 $1,767 $6,190
Miscellaneous Services $10,704 $10,704 $10,704 $10,704 $10,704
Mid-Life/Hot-Section Inspection $106,698 $126,838 $106,698 $247,947 $131,238
Engine Overhaul $385,941 $607,220 $385,941 $724,282 $298,753
Periodic Overhaul Interval 6,000t 5,000t 6,000t 6,000t 6,000c
Costs Paint $54,782 $63,238 $54,782 $78,909 $54,299
Interior Refurbishment $118,239 $155,071 $118,239 $119,727 $119,727
Modernization/Modification/Upgrade $41,826 $41,826 $41,826 $41,826 $41,826
Personnel Captain Salary $102,120 $102,120 $102,120 $102,120 $102,120
Costs First Officer Salary $72,468 $72,468 $72,468 $72,468 $72,468
Pilot Initial (per pilot) $23,795 $25,419 $23,795 $24,372 $25,398
Training
Maintenance Initial $10,191 $9,806 $10,191 $13,252 $11,164
Hangar/Office Lease Expense $33,757 $33,757 $33,757 $33,757 $33,757
Facilities
(Annual) $10,092
Miscellaneous Office Expense $10,092 $10,092 $10,092 $10,092
*2013 dollars
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Production Aircraft Category 4 Jets 30,000 lb. to 41,000 lb.
Textron Aviation Textron Aviation Gulfstream Aero. Bombardier
Model Sovereign+ Citation X+ G280 Challenger 300
General Category (1-6) 4 4 4 4
B&CA Equipped Price $18,110,000 $23,500,000 $24,500,000 $24,860,000
Flight Time 0+45 0+40 0+48 0+47
Direct Cost $1,812.29 $2,076.97 $1,742.84 $1,855.17
300 nm
Fuel Expense $1,348.49 $1,630.71 $1,382.97 $1,431.98
Per-Mile Cost $6.04 $6.92 $5.81 $6.18
Flight Time 1+26 1+15 1+27 1+26
Mission Direct Cost $3,049.77 $3,481.99 $2,981.72 $3,104.70
600 nm
Costs Fuel Expense $2,163.39 $2,645.25 $2,329.46 $2,330.36
Per-Mile Cost $5.08 $5.80 $4.97 $5.17
Flight Time 2+21 2+02 1+18 2+18
Direct Cost $4,839.00 $5,524.52 $3,935.14 $4,790.74
1,000 nm
Fuel Expense $3,385.74 $4,163.44 $3,350.35 $3,548.18
Per-Mile Cost $4.84 $5.52 $3.94 $4.79
Fuel Expense $1,509.34 $2,116.20 $1,606.52 $1,625.87
Maintenance Hours/Flight Hour 1.72 1.98 $0.68 1.15
Variable Service Center Maintenance Labor Expense $177.16 $203.94 $70.04 $118.45
Costs
(Hourly) Scheduled Parts Expense $81.45 $105.65 $20.00 $62.00
Miscellaneous Trip Expense $359.80 $359.80 $359.80 $359.80
Total Variable $2,127.75 $2,785.59 $2,056.36 $2,166.12
Hull Insurance $36,220 $42,300 $31,850 $32,318
Liability Insurance $23,000 $22,000 $22,000 $23,000
Fixed Costs Hull Insurance per $100 $0.20 $0.18 $0.13 $0.13
(Annual) Liability Insurance per $M $115 $110 $110 $115
Maintenance Software Programs $1,725 $1,725 $11,304 $8,003
Miscellaneous Services $11,720 $11,720 $11,720 $11,720
Mid-Life/Hot Section Inspection $149,377 $305,151 NA NA
Engine Overhaul $453,202 $686,972 NA NA
Periodic Overhaul Interval 6,000t 4,500t OC OC
Costs Paint $78,468 $84,207 $83,103 $115,329
Interior Refurbishment $155,071 $149,770 $188,426 $232,385
Modernization/Modification/Upgrade $64,458 $64,458 $64,458 $64,458
Personnel Captain Salary $114,642 $114,642 $114,642 $114,642
Costs First Officer Salary $82,224 $82,224 $82,224 $82,224
Pilot Initial (per pilot) $30,880 $27,486 NA $28,791
Training
Maintenance Initial $8,118 $11,365 NA $12,041
Hangar/Office Lease Expense $56,823 $56,823 $56,823 $56,823
Facilities
(Annual) $18,201
Miscellaneous Office Expense $18,201 $18,201 $18,201
Estimated data
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Production Aircraft Category 5 Jets >41,000 lb.
Embraer Dassault Bombardier Embraer Bombardier
Model Legacy 600 Falcon 2000S Challenger 605 Legacy 650 Challenger 850
General Category (1-6) 5 5 5 5 5
B&CA Equipped Price $26,000,000 $27,700,000* $31,100,000 $31,600,000 $31,981,000*
Flight Time 0+48 0+48 0+47 0+49 0+48
Direct Cost $2,281.76 $1,937.76 $2,018.33 $2,178.40 $2,529.62
300 nm
Fuel Expense $1,718.73 $1,383.88 $1,445.59 $1,608.93 $1,944.69
Per-Mile Cost $7.61 $6.46 $6.73 $7.26 $8.43
Flight Time 1+37 1+28 1+25 1+34 1+28
Mission Direct Cost $3,900.10 $3,252.34 $3,817.18 $3,947.32 $4,341.96
600 nm
Costs Fuel Expense $2,762.32 $2,236.90 $2,781.37 $2,854.88 $3,269.59
Per-Mile Cost $6.50 $5.42 $6.36 $6.58 $7.24
Flight Time 2+36 2+21 2+16 2+33 2+21
Direct Cost $6,123.04 $5,034.53 $6,282.59 $6,147.56 $6,843.58
1,000 nm
Fuel Expense $4,293.21 $3,407.52 $4,625.34 $4,369.43 $5,125.35
Per-Mile Cost $6.12 $5.03 $6.28 $6.15 $6.84
Fuel Expense $1,651.23 $1,450.01 $2,040.65 $1,713.50 $2,181.00
Maintenance Hours/Flight Hour 1.30 1.52 1.31 1.24 1.31
Variable Service Center Maintenance Labor Expense $140.40 $164.16 $141.48 $133.92 $141.48
Costs
(Hourly) Scheduled Parts Expense $108.70 $73.50 $135.00 $108.70 $135.00
Miscellaneous Trip Expense $454.68 $454.68 $454.68 $454.68 $454.68
Total Variable $2,355.02 $2,142.35 $2,771.81 $2,410.81 $2,912.16
Hull Insurance $33,800 $36,010 $40,430 $41,080 $41,575
Liability Insurance $22,000 $22,000 $22,000 $22,000 $22,000
Fixed Costs Hull Insurance per $100 $0.13 $0.13 $0.13 $0.13 $0.13
(Annual) Liability Insurance per $M $110 $110 $110 $110 $110
Maintenance Software Programs $8,003 $8,219 $8,003 $8,003 $8,003
Miscellaneous Services $13,255 $13,255 $13,255 $13,255 $13,255
Mid-Life/Hot-Section Inspection $273,583 $270,372 $310,701 NA $306,413
Engine Overhaul $499,816 $631,093 $1,078,626 NA $854,422
Periodic Overhaul Interval OC 7,000c OC OC OC
Costs Paint $165,103 $87,177 $121,188 $165,103 $165,103
Interior Refurbishment $309,921 $219,287 $244,135 $309,921 $309,921
Modernization/Modification/Upgrade $69,201 $69,201 $69,201 $69,201 $69,201
Personnel Captain Salary $141,328 $141,328 $141,328 $141,328 $141,328
Costs First Officer Salary $101,803 $101,803 $101,803 $101,803 $101,803
Pilot Initial (per pilot) $31,760 $33,891 $32,166 $32,035 $31,050
Training
Maintenance Initial $12,861 $9,877 $8,437 $12,684 $11,973
Hangar/Office Lease Expense $96,599 $96,599 $96,599 $96,599 $96,599
Facilities $58,538
(Annual) $58,538
Miscellaneous Office Expense $58,538 *2015 delivery $58,538 $58,538
*2013 dollars
price
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Production Aircraft Category 5 Jets >41,000 lb.
Dassault Dassault Gulfstream Aero. Bombardier Dassault
Model Falcon 2000LXS Falcon 900LX G450 Global 5000 Falcon 7X
General Category (1-6) 5 5 5 5 5
B&CA Equipped Price $32,900,000* $42,200,000* $42,200,000 $50,190,000 $52,800,000*
Flight Time 0+48 0+47 0+46 0+46 0+46
Direct Cost $1,937.76 $2,099.17 $2,834.14 $3,039.64 $2,378.31
300 nm
Fuel Expense $1,383.88 $1,538.15 $2,358.50 $2,500.06 $1,882.99
Per-Mile Cost $6.46 $7.00 $9.45 $10.13 $7.93
Flight Time 1+28 1+27 1+25 1+23 1+25
Mission Direct Cost $3,252.34 $3,425.11 $4,611.30 $5,004.54 $3,896.29
600 nm
Costs Fuel Expense $2,236.90 $2,386.63 $3,732.39 $4,030.95 $2,981.01
Per-Mile Cost $5.42 $5.71 $7.69 $8.34 $6.49
Flight Time 2+21 2+20 2+18 2+13 2+17
Direct Cost $5,034.53 $5,368.79 $7,031.42 $7,682.75 $5,599.62
1,000 nm
Fuel Expense $3,407.52 $3,697.91 $5,604.49 $6,122.65 $4,124.42
Per-Mile Cost $5.03 $5.37 $7.03 $7.68 $5.60
Fuel Expense $1,450.01 $1,585.05 $2,436.73 $2,762.10 $1,806.32
Maintenance Hours/Flight Hour 1.52 1.72 1.09 1.39 0.97
Variable Service Center Maintenance Labor Expense $164.16 $185.76 $117.72 $150.12 $104.76
Costs
(Hourly) Scheduled Parts Expense $73.50 $75.75 $48.00 $99.00 $86.63
Miscellaneous Trip Expense $454.68 $454.68 $454.68 $454.68 $454.68
Total Variable $2,142.35 $2,301.24 $3,057.14 $3,465.90 $2,452.39
Hull Insurance $42,770 $54,860 $46,420 $65,247 $60,720
Liability Insurance $22,000 $22,000 $22,000 $22,000 $22,000
Fixed Costs Hull Insurance per $100 $0.13 $0.13 $0.11 $0.13 $0.12
(Annual) Liability Insurance per $M $110 $110 $110 $110 $110
Maintenance Software Programs $8,219 $8,123 $9,234 NA $8,123
Miscellaneous Services $13,255 $13,255 $13,255 $13,255 $13,255
Mid-Life/Hot-Section Inspection $276,590 $146,308 $544,012 $453,469 $263,822
Engine Overhaul $645,608 $351,583 $1,191,480 $903,819 $629,114
Periodic Overhaul Interval 7,000c 6,000c 12,000t or OC OC 7,200c
Costs Paint $87,177 $113,027 $140,271 $178,568 $113,027
Interior Refurbishment $219,287 $244,375 $296,004 $309,921 $244,375
Modernization/Modification/Upgrade $69,201 $69,201 $69,201 $69,201 $69,201
Personnel Captain Salary $141,328 $141,328 $141,328 $141,328 $141,328
Costs First Officer Salary $101,803 $101,803 $101,803 $101,803 $101,803
Pilot Initial (per pilot) $35,271 $37,099 $43,507 $35,819 $52,580
Training
Maintenance Initial $11,121 $10,451 $20,470 $13,394 $20,260
Hangar/Office Lease Expense $96,599 $96,599 $96,599 $96,599 $96,599
Facilities $58,538 $58,538 $58,538
(Annual) Miscellaneous Office Expense *2015 delivery *2015 delivery $58,538 $58,538 *2015 delivery
price price price
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Production Aircraft Category 5 Jets >41,000 lb.
Embraer Airbus Boeing Airbus Boeing
Model Lineage 1000E ACJ318 BBJ 2 ACJ320 BBJ 3
General Category (1-6) 5 5 5 5 5
B&CA Equipped Price $53,000,000 $72,000,000 $91,500,000 $95,000,000 $99,300,000
Flight Time 0+48 0+53 0+56 0+55 0+55
Direct Cost $3,733.76 $4,933.81 $4,722.26 $5,226.71 $4,981.24
300 nm
Fuel Expense $3,138.91 $3,699.73 $4,126.23 $3,870.33 $4,393.03
Per-Mile Cost $12.45 $16.45 $15.74 $17.42 $16.60
Flight Time 1+25 1+33 1+32 1+34 1+32
Mission Direct Cost $6,414.65 $8,240.04 $7,574.64 $8,743.01 $8,039.42
600 nm
Costs Fuel Expense $5,361.29 $6,074.56 $6,595.44 $6,424.84 $7,055.52
Per-Mile Cost $10.69 $13.73 $12.62 $14.57 $13.40
Flight Time 2+20 2+27 2+26 2+28 2+26
Direct Cost $10,035.27 $12,701.66 $11,615.91 $13,604.76 $12,399.24
1,000 nm
Fuel Expense $8,300.56 $9,278.81 $10,061.95 $9,954.87 $10,837.83
Per-Mile Cost $10.04 $12.70 $11.62 $13.60 $12.40
Fuel Expense $3,557.89 $3,787.27 $4,135.10 $4,035.75 $4,453.96
Maintenance Hours/Flight Hour 1.05 7.8 1.38 8.50 1.40
Variable Service Center Maintenance Labor Expense $113.40 $842.40 $149.04 $918.00 $151.20
Costs
(Hourly) Scheduled Parts Expense $175.47 $100.00 $34.90 $107.00 $35.80
Miscellaneous Trip Expense $454.68 $454.68 $454.68 $454.68 $454.68
Total Variable $4,301.45 $5,184.35 $4,773.73 $5,515.43 $5,095.65
Hull Insurance $68,900 $82,800 $105,225 $109,250 $114,195
Liability Insurance $22,000 $22,000 $22,000 $22,000 $22,000
Fixed Costs Hull Insurance per $100 $0.13 $0.12 $0.12 $0.12 $0.12
(Annual) Liability Insurance per $M $110 $110 $110 $110 $110
Maintenance Software Programs $8,003 NA $12,176 NA $12,176
Miscellaneous Services $13,255 $13,255 $13,255 $13,255 $13,255
Mid-Life/Hot-Section Inspection NA NA NA NA NA
Engine Overhaul NA $1,877,195 NA $1,877,195 NA
Periodic Overhaul Interval OC OC OC OC OC
Costs Paint $157,418 $192,694 $301,843 $301,843 $301,843
Interior Refurbishment $288,826 $344,381 $572,569 $572,569 $572,569
Modernization/Modification/Upgrade $69,201 $69,201 $69,201 $69,201 $69,201
Personnel Captain Salary $141,328 $141,328 $141,328 $141,328 $141,328
Costs First Officer Salary $101,803 $101,803 $101,803 $101,803 $101,803
Pilot Initial (per pilot) NA $36,732 $41,472 $36,200 $41,472
Training
Maintenance Initial NA $21,600 $24,400 $21,600 $24,400
Hangar/Office Lease Expense $96,599 $96,599 $96,599 $96,599 $96,599
Facilities
(Annual) Miscellaneous Office Expense $58,538 $58,538 $58,538 $58,538 $58,538
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Production Aircraft Category 6 Ultra-Long-Range Jets
Gulfstream Aero. Bombardier Gulfstream Aero. Boeing Airbus
Model G550 Global 6000 G650 BBJ ACJ319
General Category (1-6) 6 6 6 6 6
B&CA Equipped Price $58,500,000 $60,485,000 $64,500,000 $71,400,000 $87,000,000
Flight Time 2+20 2+13 2+12 2+27 2+26
Direct Cost $6,546.28 $7,867.59 NA $11,079.67 $13,005.10
1,000 nm
Fuel Expense $5,080.88 $6,205.23 $5,345.86 $9,457.58 $9,410.39
Per-Mile Cost $6.55 $7.87 NA $11.08 $13.01
Flight Time 6+42 6+20 6+18 6+55 6+54
Mission Direct Cost $18,250.46 $22,409.48 NA $31,485.64 $37,480.75
3,000 nm
Costs Fuel Expense $14,042.08 $17,660.13 $14,692.73 $26,906.27 $27,287.40
Per-Mile Cost $6.08 $7.47 NA $10.50 $12.49
Flight Time 13+15 12+31 12+29 13+34 13+35
Direct Cost $38,657.21 $47,300.50 NA $66,925.49 $79,530.78
6,000 nm
Fuel Expense $30,334.66 $37,913.79 $31,137.77 $57,943.31 $59,464.21
Per-Mile Cost $6.44 $7.88 NA $11.15 $13.26
Fuel Expense $2,289.41 $3,029.06 $2,494.35 $4,271.00 $4,377.73
Maintenance Hours/Flight Hour 0.92 1.43 NA 1.26 8.1
Variable Service Center Maintenance Labor Expense $99.36 $154.44 NA $136.08 $874.80
Costs
(Hourly) Scheduled Parts Expense $32.26 $99.00 NA $29.50 $106.00
Miscellaneous Trip Expense $496.50 $496.50 $496.50 $496.50 $496.50
Total Variable $2,917.53 $3,779.00 NA $4,933.08 $5,855.03
Hull Insurance $64,350 $69,558 $74,175 $92,820 $100,050
Liability Insurance $22,000 $22,000 $22,000 $22,000 $22,000
Fixed Costs Hull Insurance per $100 $0.11 $0.12 $0.12 $0.13 $0.12
(Annual) Liability Insurance per $M $110 $110 $110 $110 $110
Maintenance Software Programs $9,100 NA $9,100 $12,000 NA
Miscellaneous Services $18,633 $18,633 $18,633 $18,633 $18,633
Mid-Life/Hot-Section Inspection $694,300 $446,900 NA NA NA
Engine Overhaul $1,108,268 $903,900 NA NA $1,850,000
Periodic Overhaul Interval 8,000t or OC OC 10,000t OC OC
Costs Paint $199,365 $189,902 $206,851 $271,149 $271,149
Interior Refurbishment $339,392 $339,392 $336,395 $542,831 $542,831
Modernization/Modification/Upgrade $76,500 $76,500 $76,500 $76,500 $76,500
Personnel Captain Salary $145,465 $145,465 $145,465 $145,465 $145,465
Costs First Officer Salary $121,121 $121,121 $121,121 $121,121 $121,121
Pilot Initial (per pilot) $62,960 $39,560 NA $41,472 $35,200
Training
Maintenance Initial $12,675 $20,178 NA $24,400 $23,800
Hangar/Office Lease Expense $100,800 $100,800 $100,800 $156,800 $156,800
Facilities
(Annual) Miscellaneous Office Expense $60,192 $60,214 $60,192 $57,690 $57,690
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Out-of-Production Aircraft Category 1 Turboprops and Jets Under 10,000 lb.
Beechcraft Piper Mitsubishi Piper
Model King Air A100 Cheyenne I Solitaire Cheyenne II
General Category (1-6) 1 1 1 1
Aircraft Bluebook Retail Price (Model Year) $400,000 (1979) $460,000 (1983) $500,000 (1981) $505,000 (1983)
Flight Time 1+40 1+29 1+06 1+28
Direct Cost $1,329.98 $1,176.39 $1,049.90 $1,281.82
300 nm
Fuel Expense $532.23 $658.62 $578.33 $654.90
Per-Mile Cost $4.43 $3.92 $3.50 $4.27
Flight Time 3+05 2+47 2+05 2+39
Mission Direct Cost $2,765.34 $2,204.77 $1,990.31 $2,318.66
600 nm
Costs Fuel Expense $1,289.54 $1,233.22 $1,097.18 $1,185.93
Per-Mile Cost $4.61 $3.67 $3.32 $3.86
Flight Time 5+02 4+31 3+28 4+14
Direct Cost $4,407.06 $3,581.87 $3,312.73 $3,701.64
1,000 nm
Fuel Expense $1,997.90 $2,005.28 $1,826.55 $1,892.13
Per-Mile Cost $4.41 $3.58 $3.31 $3.70
Fuel Expense $319.33 $444.01 $525.75 $446.52
Maintenance Labor Expense $230.16 $139.27 $244.29 $219.62
Variable
Costs Parts Expense $171.66 $131.04 $105.66 $129.07
(Hourly)
Miscellaneous Trip Expense $76.82 $78.75 $78.75 $78.75
Total Variable $797.97 $793.07 $954.46 $873.97
Hull Insurance $2,800 $6,670 $10,000 $6,818
Liability Insurance $4,625 $4,625 $7,125 $4,625
Fixed Costs Hull Insurance per $100 $0.70 $1.45 $2.00 $1.35
(Annual) Liability Insurance per $M $185 $185 $285 $185
Maintenance Software Programs $5,613 NA NA NA
Miscellaneous Services $3,068 $3,068 $3,068 $3,068
Mid-Life/Hot-Section Inspection $39,776 $57,154 $32,649 $40,914
Engine Overhaul $330,776 $215,669 $214,943 $338,384
Periodic Overhaul Interval 3,600t 3,600t 5,400t 3,600t
Costs Paint $30,954 $29,952 $35,074 $32,609
Interior Refurbishment $91,230 $54,443 $53,439 $54,443
Modernization/Modification/Upgrade $22,850 $22,850 $22,850 $22,850
Personnel Captain Salary $64,375 $64,375 $64,375 $64,375
Costs First Officer Salary $39,818 $39,818 $39,818 $39,818
Pilot Initial (Per Pilot) $10,533 $6,020 $16,732 $8,085
Training
Maintenance Initial $5,135 $5,079 $4,939 $5,659
Hangar/Office Lease Expense $15,342 $15,342 $15,342 $15,342
Facilities
(Annual) Miscellaneous Office Expense
$2,465 $2,465 $2,465 $2,465
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Out-of-Production Aircraft Category 1 Turboprops and Jets Under 10,000 lb.
Fairchild Aerospace Beechcraft Mitsubishi Beechcraft
Model Merlin IIIB King Air E90 Marquise King Air 200
General Category (1-6) 1 1 1 1
Aircraft Bluebook Retail Price (Model Year) $550,000 (1981) $575,000 (1981) $625,000 (1985) $700,000 (1981)
Flight Time 1+06 1+12 1+06 1+07
Direct Cost $1,063.23 $1,042.43 $1,160.08 $1,110.89
300 nm
Fuel Expense $556.09 $550.65 $677.91 $731.47
Per-Mile Cost $3.54 $3.47 $3.87 $3.70
Flight Time 2+13 2+43 2+06 2+13
Mission Direct Cost $2,170.91 $2,363.06 $2,144.16 $2,205.05
600 nm
Costs Fuel Expense $1,148.95 $1,249.72 $1,223.64 $1,451.87
Per-Mile Cost $3.62 $3.94 $3.57 $3.68
Flight Time 3+41 5+16 3+49 3+39
Direct Cost $3,607.86 $4,580.17 $3,416.33 $3,631.07
1,000 nm
Fuel Expense $1,909.73 $2,421.78 $1,743.32 $2,390.86
Per-Mile Cost $3.61 $4.58 $3.42 $3.63
Fuel Expense $505.54 $458.87 $616.28 $655.04
Maintenance Labor Expense $268.04 $213.75 $246.52 $170.62
Variable
Costs Parts Expense $114.23 $117.32 $113.07 $90.41
(Hourly)
Miscellaneous Trip Expense $78.75 $78.75 $78.75 $78.75
Total Variable $966.57 $868.69 $1,054.62 $994.83
Hull Insurance $7,810 $4,025 $12,500 $4,900
Liability Insurance $4,625 $4,625 $7,125 $4,625
Fixed Costs Hull Insurance per $100 $1.42 $0.70 $2.00 $0.70
(Annual) Liability Insurance per $M $185 $185 $285 $185
Maintenance Software Programs $3,551 $5,682 NA $5,682
Miscellaneous Services $3,068 $3,068 $3,068 $3,068
Mid-Life/Hot-Section Inspection $37,966 $40,554 $32,650 $46,704
Engine Overhaul $210,843 $335,407 $214,942 $297,675
Periodic Overhaul Interval 5,400t 3,600t 5,400t 3,600t
Costs Paint $32,179 $29,952 $34,183 $32,513
Interior Refurbishment $88,024 $70,732 $52,212 $100,407
Modernization/Modification/Upgrade $22,850 $22,850 $22,850 $22,850
Personnel Captain Salary $64,375 $64,375 $64,375 $64,375
Costs First Officer Salary $39,818 $39,818 $39,818 $39,818
Pilot Initial (Per Pilot) $10,942 $7,864 $16,711 $11,365
Training
Maintenance Initial $5,210 $5,758 $4,896 $5,378
Hangar/Office Lease Expense $15,342 $15,342 $15,342 $15,342
Facilities
(Annual) Miscellaneous Office Expense
$2,465 $2,465 $2,465 $2,465
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Out-of-Production Aircraft Category 1 Turboprops and Jets Under 10,000 lb.
Fairchild Aerospace Beechcraft Twin Commander Beechcraft
Model Merlin IIIC /23 King Air F90 Twin Commander 900 King Air C90A
General Category (1-6) 1 1 1 1
Aircraft Bluebook Retail Price (Model Year) $700,000 (1983) $800,000 (1983) $825,000 (1985) $850,000 (1992)
Flight Time 1+06 1+11 1+15 1+20
Direct Cost $1,007.14 $1,169.25 $1,142.07 $1,081.83
300 nm
Fuel Expense $569.12 $731.45 $581.11 $656.76
Per-Mile Cost $3.36 $3.90 $3.81 $3.61
Flight Time 2+13 2+20 2+25 2+36
Mission Direct Cost $2,029.20 $2,305.87 $2,039.23 $2,112.07
600 nm
Costs Fuel Expense $1,146.52 $1,442.61 $954.69 $1,282.98
Per-Mile Cost $3.38 $3.84 $3.40 $3.52
Flight Time 3+41 3+56 3+58 4+19
Direct Cost $3,376.43 $3,886.62 $3,280.92 $3,507.15
1,000 nm
Fuel Expense $1,909.73 $2,431.40 $1,500.78 $2,130.64
Per-Mile Cost $3.38 $3.89 $3.28 $3.51
Fuel Expense $517.38 $618.13 $464.88 $492.69
Maintenance Labor Expense $203.36 $203.58 $255.72 $157.84
Variable
Costs Parts Expense $116.09 $87.64 $114.30 $82.29
(Hourly)
Miscellaneous Trip Expense $78.75 $78.75 $78.75 $78.75
Total Variable $915.58 $988.10 $913.66 $811.57
Hull Insurance $10,150 $5,600 $11,963 $5,950
Liability Insurance $4,875 $4,625 $4,625 $4,625
Fixed Costs Hull Insurance per $100 $1.45 $0.70 $1.45 $0.70
(Annual) Liability Insurance per $M $195 $185 $185 $185
Maintenance Software Programs $3,551 $5,682 NA $5,682
Miscellaneous Services $3,068 $3,068 $3,068 $3,068
Mid-Life/Hot-Section Inspection $41,470 $34,826 $31,018 $41,279
Engine Overhaul $211,726 $236,516 $200,512 $243,913
Periodic Overhaul Interval 5,400t 3,600t 5,400t 3,600t
Costs Paint $36,076 $26,278 $21,378 $30,175
Interior Refurbishment $61,137 $88,024 $22,871 $70,732
Modernization/Modification/Upgrade $22,850 $22,850 $22,850 $22,850
Personnel Captain Salary $64,375 $64,375 $64,375 $64,375
Costs First Officer Salary $39,818 $39,818 $39,818 $39,818
Pilot Initial (Per Pilot) $10,942 $8,625 $11,358 $8,865
Training
Maintenance Initial $7,610 $5,835 $4,897 $5,835
Hangar/Office Lease Expense $15,342 $15,342 $15,342 $15,342
Facilities
(Annual) Miscellaneous Office Expense
$2,465 $2,465 $2,465 $2,465
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Out-of-Production Aircraft Category 1 Turboprops and Jets Under 10,000 lb.
Eclipse Aviation Twin Commander Beechcraft Cessna
Model Eclipse 500 Twin Commander 980 King Air C90SE Conquest I
General Category (1-6) 1 1 1 1
Aircraft Bluebook Retail Price (Model Year) $850,000 (2008) $875,000 (1981) $900,000 (2000) $900,000 (1986)
Flight Time 0+59 1+21 1+20 1+18
Direct Cost $718.80 $1,333.96 $1,113.04 $966.71
300 nm
Fuel Expense $470.42 $695.51 $648.48 $532.23
Per-Mile Cost $2.40 $4.45 $3.71 $3.22
Flight Time 1+48 2+22 2+37 2+29
Mission Direct Cost $1,270.98 $2,230.74 $2,187.34 $1,848.62
600 nm
Costs Fuel Expense $816.31 $1,111.49 $1,275.61 $1,018.66
Per-Mile Cost $2.12 $3.72 $3.65 $3.08
Flight Time 3+15* 3+40 4+18 4+02
Direct Cost $1,897.71 $3,422.04 $3,593.77 $2,999.07
1,000 nm
Fuel Expense $1,051.52 $1,687.97 $2,095.52 $1,651.08
Per-Mile Cost $1.90 $3.42 $3.59 $3.00
Fuel Expense $478.40 $515.19 $486.37 $409.41
Maintenance Labor Expense $93.76 $271.33 $145.97 $156.18
Variable
Costs Parts Expense $80.08 $122.84 $123.70 $99.28
(Hourly)
Miscellaneous Trip Expense $78.75 $78.75 $78.75 $78.75
Total Variable $730.99 $988.12 $834.80 $743.62
Hull Insurance $2,465 $12,688 $6,300 $6,300
Liability Insurance $4,375 $4,625 $4,625 $4,625
Fixed Costs Hull Insurance per $100 $0.29 $1.45 $0.70 $0.70
(Annual) Liability Insurance per $M $175 $185 $185 $185
Maintenance Software Programs $2,283 NA $5,682 $1,522
Miscellaneous Services $3,068 $3,068 $3,068 $3,068
Mid-Life/Hot-Section Inspection $82,800 $30,515 $41,279 $33,094
Engine Overhaul $227,699 $202,978 $245,149 $232,572
Periodic Overhaul Interval 3,500t 5,400t 3,600t 3,500t
Costs Paint $39,187 $21,378 $30,175 $32,290
Interior Refurbishment $80,680 $22,871 $78,429 $61,137
Modernization/Modification/Upgrade $22,850 $22,850 $22,850 $22,850
Personnel Captain Salary $64,375 $64,375 $64,375 $64,375
Costs First Officer Salary $39,818 $39,818 $39,818 $39,818
Pilot Initial (Per Pilot) $17,554 $10,705 $9,640 $6,951
Training
Maintenance Initial $8,118 $4,830 $5,835 $4,033
Hangar/Office Lease Expense $15,342 $15,342 $15,342 $15,342
Facilities
(Annual) Miscellaneous Office Expense $2,465
$2,465 $2,465 $2,465
*3 passengers
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Twin Commander Beechcraft Piper Twin Commander
Model Twin Commander 840 King Air F90-1 Cheyenne IIIA Twin Commander 1000
General Category (1-6) 1 1 1 1
Aircraft Bluebook Retail Price (Model Year) $900,000 (1984) $1,000,000 (1986) $1,025,000 (1991) $1,100,000 (1985)
Flight Time 1+11 1+11 1+08 1+12
Direct Cost $1,144.36 $1,283.74 $1,204.74 $1,135.43
300 nm
Fuel Expense $585.75 $731.47 $690.88 $581.11
Per-Mile Cost $3.81 $4.28 $4.02 $3.78
Flight Time 2+17 2+20 2+09 2+16
Mission Direct Cost $2,108.23 $2,534.63 $2,288.36 $1,983.28
600 nm
Costs Fuel Expense $1,030.34 $1,445.67 $1,313.51 $936.22
Per-Mile Cost $3.51 $4.22 $3.81 $3.31
Flight Time 3+45 3+56 3+31 3+42
Direct Cost $3,397.37 $4,272.27 $3,742.76 $3,156.42
1,000 nm
Fuel Expense $1,627.10 $2,436.58 $2,148.23 $1,447.26
Per-Mile Cost $3.40 $4.27 $3.74 $3.16
Fuel Expense $495.00 $618.15 $609.61 $484.25
Maintenance Labor Expense $271.08 $244.77 $261.17 $299.65
Variable
Costs Parts Expense $122.24 $143.18 $113.49 $83.53
(Hourly)
Miscellaneous Trip Expense $78.75 $78.75 $78.75 $78.75
Total Variable $967.07 $1,084.85 $1,063.04 $946.19
Hull Insurance $13,050 $7,000 $14,863 $15,950
Liability Insurance $4,625 $4,625 $4,625 $4,625
Fixed Costs Hull Insurance per $100 $1.45 $0.70 $1.45 $1.45
(Annual) Liability Insurance per $M $185 $185 $185 $185
Maintenance Software Programs NA $5,682 $3,551 NA
Miscellaneous Services $3,068 $3,068 $3,068 $3,068
Mid-Life/Hot-Section Inspection $31,018 $34,826 $38,091 $30,205
Engine Overhaul $207,613 $236,516 $309,787 $204,828
Periodic Overhaul Interval 5,400t 3,600t 3,600t 5,400t
Costs Paint $32,736 $33,181 $36,410 $31,622
Interior Refurbishment $57,232 $76,310 $66,604 $59,798
Modernization/Modification/Upgrade $22,850 $22,850 $22,850 $22,850
Personnel Captain Salary $64,375 $64,375 $64,375 $64,375
Costs First Officer Salary $39,818 $39,818 $39,818 $39,818
Pilot Initial (Per Pilot) $10,343 $8,625 $8,329 $11,358
Training
Maintenance Initial $4,897 $5,581 $5,659 $4,897
Hangar/Office Lease Expense $15,342 $15,342 $15,342 $15,342
Facilities
(Annual) Miscellaneous Office Expense
$2,465 $2,465 $2,465 $2,465
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Piper Cessna Socata TBM S.A. Beechcraft
Model Cheyenne 400LS Conquest II TBM 700B King Air 300LW
General Category (1-6) 1 1 1 1
Aircraft Bluebook Retail Price (Model Year) $1,300,000 (1991) $1,400,000 (1986) $1,475,000 (2002) $1,550,000 (1994)
Flight Time 1+00 1+10 1+07 1+01
Direct Cost $1,129.20 $998.96 $643.66 $1,215.54
300 nm
Fuel Expense $616.15 $547.00 $375.44 $787.71
Per-Mile Cost $3.76 $3.33 $2.15 $4.05
Flight Time 1+54 2+12 2+09 2+00
Mission Direct Cost $2,147.77 $1,885.73 $1,241.10 $2,198.47
600 nm
Costs Fuel Expense $1,172.99 $1,033.46 $724.67 $1,356.83
Per-Mile Cost $3.58 $3.14 $2.07 $3.66
Flight Time 3+07 3+35 3+33 3+18
Direct Cost $3,523.58 $3,072.34 $2,048.81 $3,546.17
1,000 nm
Fuel Expense $1,924.59 $1,684.18 $1,196.09 $2,157.47
Per-Mile Cost $3.52 $3.07 $2.05 $3.55
Fuel Expense $616.15 $468.85 $336.21 $774.80
Maintenance Labor Expense $298.29 $187.64 $91.34 $210.99
Variable
Costs Parts Expense $136.00 $121.00 $70.11 $131.08
(Hourly)
Miscellaneous Trip Expense $78.75 $78.75 $78.75 $78.75
Total Variable $1,129.20 $856.25 $576.41 $1,195.62
Hull Insurance $18,850 $9,800 $10,325 $6,975
Liability Insurance $4,625 $4,625 $5,500 $4,375
Fixed Costs Hull Insurance per $100 $1.45 $0.70 $0.70 $0.45
(Annual) Liability Insurance per $M $185 $185 $220 $175
Maintenance Software Programs NA $1,522 NA $5,682
Miscellaneous Services $3,068 $3,068 $3,068 $3,068
Mid-Life/Hot-Section Inspection $39,179 $40,829 $17,316 $39,066
Engine Overhaul $200,402 $213,761 $241,562 $388,123
Periodic Overhaul Interval 3,000t 5,000t 3,500t 3,600t
Costs Paint $36,299 $32,290 $29,952 $32,179
Interior Refurbishment $66,604 $64,149 $48,307 $109,779
Modernization/Modification/Upgrade $22,850 $22,850 $22,850 $22,850
Personnel Captain Salary $64,375 $64,375 $64,375 $64,375
Costs First Officer Salary $39,818 $39,818 $39,818 $39,818
Pilot Initial (Per Pilot) $7,923 $6,852 $7,019 $14,749
Training
Maintenance Initial $5,042 $5,201 $4,312 $5,961
Hangar/Office Lease Expense $15,342 $15,342 $15,342 $15,342
Facilities
(Annual) Miscellaneous Office Expense
$2,465 $2,465 $2,465 $2,465
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Out-of-Production Aircraft Category 1 Turboprops and Jets Under 10,000 lb.
Beechcraft Socata TBM S.A. Beechcraft Cessna
Model King Air C90B TBM 700C2 King Air B200SE Grand Caravan
General Category (1-6) 1 1 1 1
Aircraft Bluebook Retail Price (Model Year) $1,550,000 (2005) $1,675,000 (2006) $1,900,000 (2000) $2,150,000 (2013)
Flight Time 1+21 1+10 1+07 1+43
Direct Cost $1,253.43 $638.23 $1,125.11 $1,364.76
300 nm
Fuel Expense $655.82 $400.34 $727.77 $538.41
Per-Mile Cost $4.18 $2.13 $3.75 $4.55
Flight Time 2+38 2+12 2+12 3+23
Mission Direct Cost $2,350.96 $1,191.12 $2,219.27 $2,922.76
600 nm
Costs Fuel Expense $1,185.26 $742.53 $1,436.45 $1,295.72
Per-Mile Cost $3.92 $1.99 $3.70 $4.87
Flight Time 4+25 3+33 3+38 NP
Direct Cost $4,100.60 $1,914.69 $3,665.62 NP
1,000 nm
Fuel Expense $2,145.45 $1,190.82 $2,372.79 NP
Per-Mile Cost $4.10 $1.91 $3.67 NP
Fuel Expense $485.79 $343.15 $651.73 $313.64
Maintenance Labor Expense $177.57 $85.06 $174.69 $232.46
Variable
Costs Parts Expense $186.35 $40.09 $102.38 $170.17
(Hourly)
Miscellaneous Trip Expense $78.75 $78.75 $78.75 $78.75
Total Variable $928.47 $547.06 $1,007.56 $795.01
Hull Insurance $10,850 $11,725 $8,550 $15,050
Liability Insurance $4,625 $5,500 $4,375 $4,625
Fixed Costs Hull Insurance per $100 $0.70 $0.70 $0.45 $0.70
(Annual) Liability Insurance per $M $185 $220 $175 $185
Maintenance Software Programs $5,682 NA $5,682 $5,766
Miscellaneous Services $3,068 $3,068 $3,068 $3,068
Mid-Life/Hot-Section Inspection $41,279 $18,452 $60,382 $39,776
Engine Overhaul $245,149 $241,562 $372,080 $330,776
Periodic Overhaul Interval 3,600t 3,500t 3,600t 3,600t
Costs Paint $30,175 $29,952 $35,742 $33,700
Interior Refurbishment $70,732 $48,307 $88,359 $104,201
Modernization/Modification/Upgrade $22,850 $22,850 $22,850 $22,850
Personnel Captain Salary $64,375 $64,375 $64,375 $64,375
Costs First Officer Salary $39,818 $39,818 $39,818 $39,818
Pilot Initial (Per Pilot) $8,625 $13,191 $10,857 $7,862
Training
Maintenance Initial $5,835 $4,312 $6,596 $5,210
Hangar/Office Lease Expense $15,342 $15,342 $15,342 $15,342
Facilities
(Annual) Miscellaneous Office Expense $2,465 $2,465 $2,465 $2,465
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Out-of-Production Aircraft Category 1 Turboprops and Jets Under 10,000 lb.
Pilatus Eclipse Aerospace Pilatus Socata
Model PC-12 Total Eclipse 500 PC-12/47 TBM 850
General Category (1-6) 1 1 1 1
Aircraft Bluebook Retail Price (Model Year) $2,300,000 (2005) $2,450,000 (2011) $2,600,000 (2008) $3,100,000 (2013)
Flight Time 1+15 0+58 1+14 1+01
Direct Cost $900.11 $607.66 $839.15 $1,103.98
300 nm
Fuel Expense $449.22 $420.61 $498.09 $737.65
Per-Mile Cost $3.00 $2.03 $2.80 $3.68
Flight Time 2+25 1+48 2+23 1+59
Mission Direct Cost $1,740.62 $1,164.61 $1,557.49 $1,943.65
600 nm
Costs Fuel Expense $868.91 $816.32 $898.41 $1,230.21
Per-Mile Cost $2.90 $1.94 $2.60 $3.24
Flight Time 4+00 3+15* 3+56 3+15
Direct Cost $2,879.92 $1,680.39 $2,522.95 $3,118.89
1,000 nm
Fuel Expense $1,437.08 $1,051.53 $1,435.24 $1,947.84
Per-Mile Cost $2.88 $1.68 $2.52 $3.12
Fuel Expense $359.38 $358.44 $403.87 $725.56
Maintenance Labor Expense $148.18 $66.49 $117.45 $144.02
Variable
Costs Parts Expense $133.78 $48.25 $80.33 $137.55
(Hourly)
Miscellaneous Trip Expense $78.75 $78.75 $78.75 $78.75
Total Variable $720.09 $551.94 $680.41 $1,085.88
Hull Insurance $14,490 $9,065 $16,380 $13,950
Liability Insurance $5,500 $5,750 $5,500 $4,375
Fixed Costs Hull Insurance per $100 $0.63 $0.37 $0.63 $0.45
(Annual) Liability Insurance per $M $220 $230 $220 $175
Maintenance Software Programs $2,537 NA $2,537 $5,682
Miscellaneous Services $3,068 $3,068 $3,068 $3,068
Mid-Life/Hot-Section Inspection $19,665 $67,068 $18,211 $55,910
Engine Overhaul $341,772 $155,249 $341,772 $401,164
Periodic Overhaul Interval 3,500t 3,500t 3,500t 3,500t
Costs Paint $32,624 $33,120 $32,624 $35,742
Interior Refurbishment $64,149 $36,814 $64,149 $88,359
Modernization/Modification/Upgrade $22,850 $22,850 $22,850 $22,850
Personnel Captain Salary $64,375 $64,375 $64,375 $64,375
Costs First Officer Salary $39,818 $39,818 $39,818 $39,818
Pilot Initial (Per Pilot) $6,925 $17,554 $6,925 $10,058
Training
Maintenance Initial $4,566 $5,835 $4,566 $8,891
Hangar/Office Lease Expense $15,342 $15,342 $15,342 $15,342
Facilities $2,465
(Annual) $2,465
Miscellaneous Office Expense $2,465 $2,465 *No cost in
*3 passengers
maintenance program.
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Out-of-Production Aircraft Category 1 Turboprops and Jets Under 10,000 lb.
Piaggio Aero Beechcraft Beechcraft
Model Avanti P180 King Air B200 King Air B100
General Category (1-6) 1 1 1
Aircraft Bluebook Retail Price (Model Year) $3,200,000 (2006) $4,000,000 (2012) $5,790,000 (1983)
Flight Time 0+53 1+07 1+15
Direct Cost $981.27 $1,133.83 $1,245.15
300 nm
Fuel Expense $606.93 $731.47 $736.05
Per-Mile Cost $3.27 $3.78 $4.15
Flight Time 1+44 2+13 2+35
Mission Direct Cost $1,741.79 $2,022.75 $2,576.41
600 nm
Costs Fuel Expense $1,007.25 $1,224.03 $1,524.26
Per-Mile Cost $2.90 $3.37 $4.29
Flight Time 3+01 3+39 4+10
Direct Cost $2,685.97 $3,256.84 $4,155.77
1,000 nm
Fuel Expense $1,407.56 $1,941.66 $2,458.76
Per-Mile Cost $2.69 $3.26 $4.16
Fuel Expense $687.09 $655.05 $588.84
Maintenance Labor Expense $152.15 $144.02 $213.19
Variable
Costs Parts Expense $192.87 $137.55 $115.34
(Hourly)
Miscellaneous Trip Expense $78.75 $78.75 $78.75
Total Variable $1,110.87 $1,015.37 $996.12
Hull Insurance $23,040 $18,000 $40,530
Liability Insurance $4,550 $4,375 $4,625
Fixed Costs Hull Insurance per $100 $0.48 $0.45 $0.70
(Annual) Liability Insurance per $M $182 $175 $185
Maintenance Software Programs $5,479 $5,682 $5,682
Miscellaneous Services $3,068 $3,068 $3,068
Mid-Life/Hot-Section Inspection $17,173 $55,910 $33,738
Engine Overhaul $263,514 $401,164 $217,663
Periodic Overhaul Interval 3,600t 3,600t 5,400t
Costs Paint $33,178 $35,742 $33,626
Interior Refurbishment $86,565 $88,359 $81,776
Modernization/Modification/Upgrade $22,850 $22,850 $22,850
Personnel Captain Salary $64,375 $64,375 $64,375
Costs First Officer Salary $39,818 $39,818 $39,818
Pilot Initial (Per Pilot) $11,201 $10,058 $8,001
Training
Maintenance Initial $5,858 $8,891 $5,655
Hangar/Office Lease Expense $15,342 $15,342 $15,342
Facilities
(Annual) Miscellaneous Office Expense $2,465 $2,465 $2,465
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Out-of-Production Aircraft Category 2 Turboprops Over 12,500 lb. - Jets Under 20,000 lb.
Bombardier Mitsubishi Bombardier Cessna
Model Learjet 24F Diamond IA Learjet 25D Citation I
General Category (1-6) 2 2 2 2
Aircraft Bluebook Retail Price (Model Year) $245,000 (1979) $250,000 (1985) $400,000 (1984) $550,000 (1982)
Flight Time 0+59 0+50 0+44 0+58
Direct Cost $1,965.92 $1,445.25 $1,929.16 $1,391.59
300 nm
Fuel Expense $1,329.16 $983.24 $1,426.96 $1,007.27
Per-Mile Cost $6.55 $4.82 $6.43 $4.64
Flight Time 1+40 1+35 1+27 1+50
Mission Direct Cost $3,331.76 $2,574.14 $3,380.18 $2,419.57
600 nm
Costs Fuel Expense $2,252.48 $1,696.28 $2,387.15 $1,690.72
Per-Mile Cost $5.55 $4.29 $5.63 $4.03
Flight Time 2+45 2+35 2+06 3+05
Direct Cost $5,497.08 $4,200.38 $4,895.29 $4,069.54
1,000 nm
Fuel Expense $3,716.30 $2,768.08 $3,457.11 $2,843.72
Per-Mile Cost $5.50 $4.20 $4.90 $4.07
Fuel Expense $1,351.46 $1,626.02 $1,945.94 $1,042.00
Maintenance Labor Expense $227.23 $272.68 $327.05 $175.90
Variable
Costs Parts Expense $308.04 $169.48 $245.52 $109.38
(Hourly)
Miscellaneous Trip Expense $112.28 $112.28 $112.28 $112.28
Total Variable $1,999.02 $2,180.46 $2,630.79 $1,439.57
Hull Insurance $4,900 $875 $8,000 $1,815
Liability Insurance $23,000 $15,500 $23,000 $16,000
Fixed Costs Hull Insurance per $100 $2.00 $0.35 $2.00 $0.33
(Annual) Liability Insurance per $M $230 $155 $230 $160
Maintenance Software Programs NA $3,525 $3,523 $1,725
Miscellaneous Services $5,926 $5,926 $5,926 $5,926
Mid-Life/Hot-Section Inspection $57,681 $56,968 $57,681 $59,857
Engine Overhaul $344,996 $341,329 $348,261 $323,230
Periodic Overhaul Interval 5,000t 3,500t 5,000t 3,000t
Costs Paint $37,189 $42,868 $40,488 $36,633
Interior Refurbishment $95,499 $101,077 $106,763 $88,359
Modernization/Modification/Upgrade $32,240 $32,240 $32,240 $32,240
Personnel Captain Salary $75,268 $75,268 $75,268 $75,268
Costs First Officer Salary $54,933 $54,933 $54,933 $54,933
Pilot Initial (Per Pilot) $13,975 $20,631 $13,783 $11,909
Training
Maintenance Initial $5,899 $7,146 $5,818 $4,900
Hangar/Office Lease Expense $19,490 $19,490 $19,490 $19,490
Facilities
(Annual) Miscellaneous Office Expense $5,223 $5,223 $5,223 $5,223
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Out-of-Production Aircraft Category 2 Turboprops Over 12,500 lb. - Jets Under 20,000 lb.
Dassault Cessna Cessna Dassault
Model Falcon 10 Citation II SP Citation S/II Falcon 100
General Category (1-6) 2 2 2 2
Aircraft Bluebook Retail Price (Model Year) $600,000 (1983) $725,000 (1987) $825,000 (1988) $825,000 (1990)
Flight Time 0+47 0+55 0+53 0+47
Direct Cost $1,686.96 $1,430.09 $1,566.15 $1,607.05
300 nm
Fuel Expense $1,046.90 $1,048.74 $1,058.88 $1,056.16
Per-Mile Cost $5.62 $4.77 $5.22 $5.36
Flight Time 1+24 1+45 1+39 1+25
Mission Direct Cost $2,974.89 $2,514.66 $2,751.73 $2,844.73
600 nm
Costs Fuel Expense $1,830.95 $1,786.64 $1,804.18 $1,848.44
Per-Mile Cost $4.96 $4.19 $4.59 $4.74
Flight Time 2+23 2+55 2+45 2+26
Direct Cost $4,576.23 $4,190.81 $4,586.24 $4,886.11
1,000 nm
Fuel Expense $2,628.81 $2,977.47 $3,006.99 $3,174.86
Per-Mile Cost $4.58 $4.19 $4.59 $4.89
Fuel Expense $1,336.47 $1,144.08 $1,198.74 $1,348.30
Maintenance Labor Expense $433.05 $192.61 $217.60 $333.96
Variable
Costs Parts Expense $271.77 $111.12 $244.39 $257.02
(Hourly)
Miscellaneous Trip Expense $112.28 $112.28 $112.28 $112.28
Total Variable $2,153.57 $1,560.09 $1,773.01 $2,051.56
Hull Insurance $1,980 $2,393 $2,723 $2,723
Liability Insurance $15,000 $16,000 $16,000 $16,000
Fixed Costs Hull Insurance per $100 $0.33 $0.33 $0.33 $0.33
(Annual) Liability Insurance per $M $150 $160 $160 $160
Maintenance Software Programs $3,551 $1,725 $1,725 $3,614
Miscellaneous Services $5,926 $5,926 $5,926 $5,926
Mid-Life/Hot-Section Inspection $103,499 $48,974 $48,265 $103,499
Engine Overhaul $256,753 $311,751 $307,235 $256,753
Periodic Overhaul Interval 4,200c 3,500t 3,500t 4,200c
Costs Paint $43,091 $41,755 $41,259 $43,091
Interior Refurbishment $98,622 $104,424 $93,346 $98,622
Modernization/Modification/Upgrade $32,240 $32,240 $32,240 $32,240
Personnel Captain Salary $75,268 $75,268 $75,268 $75,268
Costs First Officer Salary $54,933 $54,933 $54,933 $54,933
Pilot Initial (Per Pilot) $12,712 $15,931 $13,744 $17,881
Training
Maintenance Initial $5,289 $6,772 $6,772 $6,782
Hangar/Office Lease Expense $19,490 $19,490 $19,490 $19,490
Facilities
(Annual) Miscellaneous Office Expense $5,223 $5,223 $5,223 $5,223
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Bombardier Fairchild Aerospace Cessna Cessna
Model Learjet 36A Merlin IVC Citation II Citation V
General Category (1-6) 2 2 2 2
Aircraft Bluebook Retail Price (Model Year) $900,000 (1984) $920,000 (1983) $1,100,000 (1994) $1,125,000 (1994)
Flight Time 0+45 1+07 0+55 0+50
Direct Cost $1,463.80 $1,286.44 $1,547.54 $1,688.94
300 nm
Fuel Expense $1,027.55 $804.34 $1,095.80 $1,112.40
Per-Mile Cost $4.88 $4.29 $5.16 $5.63
Flight Time 1+27 2+14 1+45 1+36
Mission Direct Cost $2,395.76 $2,576.26 $2,954.97 $2,905.63
600 nm
Costs Fuel Expense $1,552.35 $1,612.08 $2,092.54 $1,798.62
Per-Mile Cost $3.99 $4.29 $4.92 $4.84
Flight Time 2+23 3+46 2+55 2+36
Direct Cost $3,803.87 $4,339.82 $4,924.92 $4,721.93
1,000 nm
Fuel Expense $2,417.58 $2,713.64 $3,487.55 $2,923.05
Per-Mile Cost $3.80 $4.34 $4.92 $4.72
Fuel Expense $1,370.07 $720.30 $1,195.41 $1,334.93
Maintenance Labor Expense $230.34 $203.36 $200.97 $331.98
Variable
Costs Parts Expense $239.04 $116.09 $179.56 $247.62
(Hourly)
Miscellaneous Trip Expense $112.28 $112.28 $112.28 $112.28
Total Variable $1,951.73 $1,152.03 $1,688.23 $2,026.81
Hull Insurance $2,970 $13,340 $3,630 $3,713
Liability Insurance $16,000 $18,500 $16,000 $16,000
Fixed Costs Hull Insurance per $100 $0.33 $1.45 $0.33 $0.33
(Annual) Liability Insurance per $M $160 $185 $160 $160
Maintenance Software Programs $6,596 NA $1,725 $1,725
Miscellaneous Services $5,926 $5,926 $5,926 $5,926
Mid-Life/Hot-Section Inspection $92,507 $38,968 $48,974 $42,141
Engine Overhaul $256,112 $210,844 $311,751 $488,141
Periodic Overhaul Interval 4,200c 5,400t 3,500t 3500t
Costs Paint $39,305 $54,114 $41,866 $44,093
Interior Refurbishment $86,127 $104,982 $94,718 $101,523
Modernization/Modification/Upgrade $32,240 $32,240 $32,240 $32,240
Personnel Captain Salary $75,268 $75,268 $75,268 $75,268
Costs First Officer Salary $54,933 $54,933 $54,933 $54,933
Pilot Initial (Per Pilot) $12,263 $10,942 $14,713 $14,669
Training
Maintenance Initial $5,581 $7,610 $6,772 $6,679
Hangar/Office Lease Expense $19,490 $19,490 $19,490 $19,490
Facilities
(Annual) Miscellaneous Office Expense $5,223 $5,223 $5,223 $5,223
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Out-of-Production Aircraft Category 2 Turboprops Over 12,500 lb. - Jets Under 20,000 lb.
Beechcraft Cessna Beechcraft Bombardier
Model King Air 300 CitationJet Beechjet 400A Learjet 35A
General Category (1-6) 2 2 2 2
Aircraft Bluebook Retail Price (Model Year) $1,150,000 (1990) $1,300,000 (1999) $1,350,000 (2003) $1,350,000 (1992)
Flight Time 1+02 0+55 0+46 0+44
Direct Cost $1,306.94 $1,187.19 $1,282.80 $1,380.20
300 nm
Fuel Expense $784.06 $769.28 $945.47 $965.75
Per-Mile Cost $4.36 $3.96 $4.28 $4.60
Flight Time 2+01 1+46 1+27 1+24
Mission Direct Cost $2,581.70 $2,072.75 $2,321.35 $2,498.58
600 nm
Costs Fuel Expense $1,561.23 $1,267.33 $1,683.37 $1,707.35
Per-Mile Cost $4.30 $3.45 $3.87 $4.16
Flight Time 3+18 3+01 2+24 2+20
Direct Cost $4,179.44 $3,539.22 $3,614.68 $4,164.26
1,000 nm
Fuel Expense $2,509.59 $2,163.92 $2,558.71 $2,845.57
Per-Mile Cost $4.18 $3.54 $3.61 $4.16
Fuel Expense $758.77 $839.22 $1,233.22 $1,362.44
Maintenance Labor Expense $263.24 $217.89 $185.15 $236.07
Variable
Costs Parts Expense $130.49 $125.73 $142.56 $216.81
(Hourly)
Miscellaneous Trip Expense $112.28 $112.28 $112.28 $112.28
Total Variable $1,264.79 $1,295.12 $1,673.21 $1,927.60
Hull Insurance $5,175 $4,290 $4,455 $4,455
Liability Insurance $4,375 $16,000 $16,000 $16,000
Fixed Costs Hull Insurance per $100 $0.45 $0.33 $0.33 $0.33
(Annual) Liability Insurance per $M $175 $160 $160 $160
Maintenance Software Programs $5,682 $1,725 $5,581 $6,596
Miscellaneous Services $5,926 $5,926 $5,926 $5,926
Mid-Life/Hot-Section Inspection $39,066 $54,332 $43,108 $92,507
Engine Overhaul $388,123 $251,258 $279,197 $256,112
Periodic Overhaul Interval 3,600t 3,500t 3,600t 4,200c
Costs Paint $42,549 $37,635 $41,755 $43,981
Interior Refurbishment $104,982 $96,614 $101,412 $101,188
Modernization/Modification/Upgrade $32,240 $32,240 $32,240 $32,240
Personnel Captain Salary $75,268 $75,268 $75,268 $75,268
Costs First Officer Salary $54,933 $54,933 $54,933 $54,933
Pilot Initial (Per Pilot) $14,749 $14,948 $21,030 $11,411
Training
Maintenance Initial $5,961 $5,282 $7,579 $6,602
Hangar/Office Lease Expense $19,490 $19,490 $19,490 $19,490
Facilities
(Annual) Miscellaneous Office Expense $5,223 $5,223 $5,223 $5,223
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Beechcraft Bombardier Cessna Cessna
Model Premier I Learjet 31A Citation Ultra CJ1
General Category (1-6) 2 2 2 2
Aircraft Bluebook Retail Price (Model Year) $1,400,000 (2005) $1,750,000 (2003) $1,900,000 (1999) $1,900,000 (2005)
Flight Time 0+48 0+44 0+48 0+54
Direct Cost $1,394.30 $1,351.59 $1,556.44 $1,469.19
300 nm
Fuel Expense $1,128.10 $950.05 $1,128.10 $1,128.10
Per-Mile Cost $4.65 $4.51 $5.19 $4.90
Flight Time 1+33 1+25 1+32 1+47
Mission Direct Cost $1,837.55 $2,329.02 $2,670.33 $1,952.46
600 nm
Costs Fuel Expense $1,321.78 $1,553.28 $1,849.37 $1,276.61
Per-Mile Cost $3.06 $3.88 $4.45 $3.25
Flight Time 2+30 2+20 2+33 3+00
Direct Cost $2,889.73 $3,836.20 $4,440.56 $3,284.26
1,000 nm
Fuel Expense $2,057.85 $2,558.70 $3,075.24 $2,147.31
Per-Mile Cost $2.89 $3.84 $4.44 $3.28
Fuel Expense $1,410.12 $1,295.58 $1,410.12 $1,253.44
Maintenance Labor Expense $103.31 $278.22 $237.07 $168.60
Variable
Costs Parts Expense $117.17 $157.08 $186.07 $98.10
(Hourly)
Miscellaneous Trip Expense $112.28 $112.28 $112.28 $112.28
Total Variable $1,742.88 $1,843.16 $1,945.54 $1,632.43
Hull Insurance $3,500 $5,775 $6,270 $6,270
Liability Insurance $16,500 $16,000 $16,000 $16,000
Fixed Costs Hull Insurance per $100 $0.25 $0.33 $0.33 $0.33
(Annual) Liability Insurance per $M $165 $160 $160 $160
Maintenance Software Programs $1,725 $1,700 $1,725 $1,725
Miscellaneous Services $5,926 $5,926 $5,926 $5,926
Mid-Life/Hot-Section Inspection $64,666 $79,556 $42,141 $54,332
Engine Overhaul $295,472 $285,425 $488,141 $251,258
Periodic Overhaul Interval 3,500t 4,200c 3,500t 3,500t
Costs Paint $44,093 $44,761 $44,093 $37,635
Interior Refurbishment $100,854 $100,742 $101,523 $96,503
Modernization/Modification/Upgrade $32,240 $32,240 $32,240 $32,240
Personnel Captain Salary $75,268 $75,268 $75,268 $75,268
Costs First Officer Salary $54,933 $54,933 $54,933 $54,933
Pilot Initial (Per Pilot) $20,372 $16,641 $22,115 $19,537
Training
Maintenance Initial $7,943 $5,706 $6,200 $5,647
Hangar/Office Lease Expense $19,490 $19,490 $19,490 $19,490
Facilities
(Annual) Miscellaneous Office Expense $5,223 $5,223 $5,223 $5,223
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Out-of-Production Aircraft Category 2 Turboprops Over 12,500 lb. - Jets Under 20,000 lb.
Hawker Beechcraft Cessna Cessna
Model Hawker 400XP Citation Bravo CJ2
General Category (1-6) 2 2 2
Aircraft Bluebook Retail Price (Model Year) $2,600,000 (2010) $2,900,000 (2006) $2,900,000 (2005)
Flight Time 0+46 0+53 0+51
Direct Cost $1,426.36 $1,579.68 $1,505.24
300 nm
Fuel Expense $1,128.10 $1,128.10 $1,128.10
Per-Mile Cost $4.75 $5.27 $5.02
Flight Time 1+27 1+42 1+37
Mission Direct Cost $2,279.74 $2,448.19 $2,099.02
600 nm
Costs Fuel Expense $1,715.64 $1,579.12 $1,381.72
Per-Mile Cost $3.80 $4.08 $3.50
Flight Time 2+24 2+49 2+40
Direct Cost $3,487.74 $3,741.28 $3,462.40
1,000 nm
Fuel Expense $2,554.07 $2,301.35 $2,279.22
Per-Mile Cost $3.49 $3.74 $3.46
Fuel Expense $1,471.43 $1,277.10 $1,327.18
Maintenance Labor Expense $153.01 $170.54 $179.30
Variable
Costs Parts Expense $123.74 $228.40 $152.11
(Hourly)
Miscellaneous Trip Expense $112.28 $112.28 $112.28
Total Variable $1,860.46 $1,788.32 $1,770.87
Hull Insurance $6,500 $9,570 $9,570
Liability Insurance $16,500 $16,000 $16,000
Fixed Costs Hull Insurance per $100 $0.25 $0.33 $0.33
(Annual) Liability Insurance per $M $165 $160 $160
Maintenance Software Programs $5,682 $1,725 $1,725
Miscellaneous Services $5,926 $5,926 $5,926
Mid-Life/Hot-Section Inspection $57,894 $81,317 $64,666
Engine Overhaul $332,201 $602,080 $295,473
Periodic Overhaul Interval 3,600t 4,000t 3,500t
Costs Paint $42,868 $41,866 $39,082
Interior Refurbishment $101,188 $94,718 $99,403
Modernization/Modification/Upgrade $32,240 $32,240 $32,240
Personnel Captain Salary $75,268 $75,268 $75,268
Costs First Officer Salary $54,933 $54,933 $54,933
Pilot Initial (Per Pilot) $21,100 $15,865 $18,064
Training
Maintenance Initial $9,150 $6,866 $5,744
Hangar/Office Lease Expense $19,490 $19,490 $19,490
Facilities
(Annual) Miscellaneous Office Expense $5,223 $5,223 $5,223
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Out-of-Production Aircraft Category 2 Turboprops Over 12,500 lb. - Jets Under 20,000 lb.
Hawker Beechcraft Cessna Cessna
Model Beechcraft Premier IA Citation CJ1+ Citation Encore
General Category (1-6) 2 2 2
Aircraft Bluebook Retail Price (Model Year) $3,000,000 (2012) $3,800,000 (2011) $3,900,000 (2006)
Flight Time 0+48 0+53 0+49
Direct Cost $1,081.61 $1,084.49 $1,608.77
300 nm
Fuel Expense $828.30 $783.11 $1,128.10
Per-Mile Cost $3.61 $3.61 $5.36
Flight Time 1+33 1+41 1+31
Mission Direct Cost $1,812.56 $1,841.69 $2,583.39
600 nm
Costs Fuel Expense $1,321.78 $1,267.36 $1,690.72
Per-Mile Cost $3.02 $3.07 $4.31
Flight Time 2+30 2+51 2+32
Direct Cost $2,849.43 $2,854.05 $4,315.38
1,000 nm
Fuel Expense $2,057.85 $1,881.67 $2,824.35
Per-Mile Cost $2.85 $2.85 $4.32
Fuel Expense $1,035.38 $886.54 $1,381.35
Maintenance Labor Expense $103.76 $126.02 $245.31
Variable
Costs Parts Expense $100.59 $102.89 $230.98
(Hourly)
Miscellaneous Trip Expense $112.28 $112.28 $112.28
Total Variable $1,352.01 $1,227.73 $1,969.92
Hull Insurance $7,500 $9,500 $12,870
Liability Insurance $16,500 $16,500 $16,000
Fixed Costs Hull Insurance per $100 $0.25 $0.25 $0.33
(Annual) Liability Insurance per $M $165 $165 $160
Maintenance Software Programs $1,725 $1,725 $1,725
Miscellaneous Services $5,926 $5,926 $5,926
Mid-Life/Hot-Section Inspection $63,213 $55,580 $88,154
Engine Overhaul $288,830 $253,490 $636,518
Periodic Overhaul Interval 3,500t 3,500t 5,000t
Costs Paint $44,093 $37,635 $44,093
Interior Refurbishment $100,933 $96,503 $101,523
Modernization/Modification/Upgrade $32,240 $32,240 $32,240
Personnel Captain Salary $75,268 $75,268 $75,268
Costs First Officer Salary $54,933 $54,933 $54,933
Pilot Initial (Per Pilot) $24,962 $16,450 $22,799
Training
Maintenance Initial $7,943 $5,210 $6,447
Hangar/Office Lease Expense $19,490 $19,490 $19,490
Facilities
(Annual) Miscellaneous Office Expense $5,223 $5,223 $5,223
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Out-of-Production Aircraft Category 2 Turboprops Over 12,500 lb. - Jets Under 20,000 lb.
Hawker Beechcraft Cessna Cessna
Model King Air 350 Citation Encore+ Citation CJ3
General Category (1-6) 2 2 2
Aircraft Bluebook Retail Price (Model Year) $3,900,000 (2009) $5,000,000 (2009) $7,100,000 (2013)
Flight Time 1+02 0+47 0+49
Direct Cost $1,520.31 $1,474.60 $1,105.87
300 nm
Fuel Expense $1,128.10 $1,128.10 $834.48
Per-Mile Cost $5.07 $4.92 $3.69
Flight Time 2+01 1+31 1+35
Mission Direct Cost $2,119.52 $2,345.03 $1,854.12
600 nm
Costs Fuel Expense $1,354.07 $1,674.13 $1,327.96
Per-Mile Cost $3.53 $3.91 $3.09
Flight Time 3+26 2+31 2+37
Direct Cost $3,239.25 $3,606.46 $3,227.11
1,000 nm
Fuel Expense $1,936.09 $2,493.21 $2,064.03
Per-Mile Cost $3.24 $3.61 $3.23
Fuel Expense $1,091.71 $1,440.13 $1,021.82
Maintenance Labor Expense $139.33 $203.87 $107.13
Variable
Costs Parts Expense $127.95 $126.19 $112.90
(Hourly)
Miscellaneous Trip Expense $112.28 $112.28 $112.28
Total Variable $1,471.28 $1,882.48 $1,354.13
Hull Insurance $15,600 $12,500 $16,330
Liability Insurance $3,750 $16,500 $16,500
Fixed Costs Hull Insurance per $100 $0.40 $0.25 $0.23
(Annual) Liability Insurance per $M $150 $165 $165
Maintenance Software Programs $5,682 $1,725 $1,725
Miscellaneous Services $5,926 $5,926 $5,926
Mid-Life/Hot-Section Inspection $36,225 $88,936 $62,909
Engine Overhaul $388,123 $622,716 $283,166
Periodic Overhaul Interval 3,600t 5,000t 4,000t
Costs Paint $38,303 $43,993 $41,718
Interior Refurbishment $104,870 $101,523 $103,270
Modernization/Modification/Upgrade $32,240 $32,240 $32,240
Personnel Captain Salary $75,268 $75,268 $75,268
Costs First Officer Salary $54,933 $54,933 $54,933
Pilot Initial (Per Pilot) $21,512 $17,351 $19,787
Training
Maintenance Initial $6,088 $6,596 $5,816
Hangar/Office Lease Expense $19,490 $19,490 $19,490
Facilities
(Annual) Miscellaneous Office Expense $5,223 $5,223 $5,223
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Out-of-Production Aircraft Category 3 Jets 20,000 lb. to 30,000 lb.
Hawker Beechcraft Israel Aircraft Industries Israel Aircraft Industries Dassault
Model 125-700 A Westwind I Westwind II Falcon 20F
General Category (1-6) 3 3 3 3
Aircraft Bluebook Retail Price (Model Year) $600,000 (1984) $625,000 (1987) $650,000 (1987) $800,000 (1991)
Flight Time 0+52 0+50 0+47 0+53
Direct Cost $2,248.11 $1,889.00 $1,834.20 $2,369.76
300 nm
Fuel Expense $1,426.04 $1,024.76 $1,063.51 $1,720.25
Per-Mile Cost $7.49 $6.30 $6.11 $7.90
Flight Time 1+39 1+34 1+32 1+40
Mission Direct Cost $4,279.33 $3,456.71 $3,330.30 $4,111.62
600 nm
Costs Fuel Expense $2,714.24 $1,831.88 $1,821.74 $2,886.11
Per-Mile Cost $7.13 $5.76 $5.55 $6.85
Flight Time 2+44 2+32 2+31 2+42
Direct Cost $7,089.28 $5,573.47 $5,466.44 $6,660.88
1,000 nm
Fuel Expense $4,496.63 $2,946.12 $2,990.38 $4,675.60
Per-Mile Cost $7.09 $5.57 $5.47 $6.66
Fuel Expense $1,644.99 $1,169.28 $1,188.12 $1,731.63
Maintenance Labor Expense $365.56 $509.80 $469.40 $254.24
Variable
Costs Parts Expense $384.26 $328.60 $315.73 $282.32
(Hourly)
Miscellaneous Trip Expense $198.73 $198.73 $198.73 $198.73
Total Variable $2,593.54 $2,206.41 $2,171.98 $2,466.92
Hull Insurance $3,060 $3,000 $3,120 $4,000
Liability Insurance $36,000 $30,000 $30,000 $38,000
Fixed Costs Hull Insurance per $100 $0.51 $0.48 $0.48 $0.50
(Annual) Liability Insurance per $M $180 $150 $150 $190
Maintenance Software Programs $8,713 $3,523 $3,525 $11,162
Miscellaneous Services $10,895 $10,895 $10,895 $10,895
Mid-Life/Hot-Section Inspection $116,901 $81,213 $112,076 $177,480
Engine Overhaul $328,437 $231,142 $291,139 $444,816
Periodic Overhaul Interval 4,200c 4,200c 4,200c 5,000t
Costs Paint $63,801 $38,192 $46,670 $60,572
Interior Refurbishment $123,613 $95,387 $102,193 $126,513
Modernization/Modification/Upgrade $41,826 $41,826 $41,826 $41,826
Personnel Captain Salary $102,120 $102,120 $102,120 $102,120
Costs First Officer Salary $72,468 $72,468 $72,468 $72,468
Pilot Initial (Per Pilot) $26,794 $16,489 $16,489 $15,851
Training
Maintenance Initial $8,996 $5,293 $5,960 $6,885
Hangar/Office Lease Expense $33,757 $33,757 $33,757 $33,757
Facilities
(Annual) Miscellaneous Office Expense $10,092 $10,092 $10,092 $10,092
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Out-of-Production Aircraft Category 3 Jets 20,000 lb. to 30,000 lb.
Rockwell Bombardier Cessna Gulfstream Aero.
Model Sabreliner 65 Learjet 55 Citation III Astra
General Category (1-6) 3 3 3 3
Aircraft Bluebook Retail Price (Model Year) $1,000,000 (1981) $1,100,000 (1986) $1,150,000 (1991) $1,200,000 (1990)
Flight Time 0+51 0+45 0+44 0+41
Direct Cost $1,936.76 $1,662.95 $1,958.43 $1,505.07
300 nm
Fuel Expense $1,437.09 $1,014.63 $1,312.56 $1,021.05
Per-Mile Cost $6.46 $5.54 $6.53 $5.02
Flight Time 1+38 1+28 1+25 1+27
Mission Direct Cost $3,119.41 $2,973.32 $3,359.04 $2,714.13
600 nm
Costs Fuel Expense $2,159.28 $1,705.48 $2,111.33 $1,687.06
Per-Mile Cost $5.20 $4.96 $5.60 $4.52
Flight Time 2+42 2+25 2+22 2+28
Direct Cost $5,030.40 $4,905.58 $5,619.17 $4,351.99
1,000 nm
Fuel Expense $3,443.22 $2,816.54 $3,534.75 $2,604.79
Per-Mile Cost $5.03 $4.91 $5.62 $4.35
Fuel Expense $1,322.04 $1,162.83 $1,490.35 $1,163.49
Maintenance Labor Expense $195.37 $409.80 $388.84 $251.50
Variable
Costs Parts Expense $193.75 $255.91 $293.17 $258.09
(Hourly)
Miscellaneous Trip Expense $198.73 $198.73 $198.73 $198.73
Total Variable $1,909.88 $2,027.26 $2,371.09 $1,871.81
Hull Insurance $19,000 $3,190 $3,335 $3,720
Liability Insurance $44,000 $28,000 $28,000 $28,000
Fixed Costs Hull Insurance per $100 $1.90 $0.29 $0.29 $0.31
(Annual) Liability Insurance per $M $220 $140 $140 $140
Maintenance Software Programs $4,566 $3,551 $1,725 $4,379
Miscellaneous Services $10,895 $10,895 $10,895 $10,895
Mid-Life/Hot-Section Inspection $112,076 $112,076 $109,556 $111,335
Engine Overhaul $291,139 $291,139 $289,069 $283,903
Periodic Overhaul Interval 4,200c 4,200c 4,200c 5,000c
Costs Paint $59,124 $51,776 $59,681 $59,570
Interior Refurbishment $112,568 $108,886 $115,245 $110,560
Modernization/Modification/Upgrade $41,826 $41,826 $41,826 $41,826
Personnel Captain Salary $102,120 $102,120 $102,120 $102,120
Costs First Officer Salary $72,468 $72,468 $72,468 $72,468
Pilot Initial (Per Pilot) $18,126 $14,383 $17,108 $22,357
Training
Maintenance Initial $5,455 $6,513 $7,395 $6,528
Hangar/Office Lease Expense $33,757 $33,757 $33,757 $33,757
Facilities
(Annual) Miscellaneous Office Expense $10,092 $10,092 $10,092 $10,092
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Out-of-Production Aircraft Category 3 Jets 20,000 lb. to 30,000 lb.
Bombardier Cessna Hawker Beechcraft Gulfstream Aero.
Model Learjet 55C Citation VI Hawker 800A Astra SP
General Category (1-6) 3 3 3 3
Aircraft Bluebook Retail Price (Model Year) $1,500,000 (1990) $1,600,000 (1995) $1,600,000 (1995) $1,800,000 (1995)
Flight Time 0+44 0+44 0+50 0+46
Direct Cost $1,625.58 $1,947.34 $2,047.18 $1,625.84
300 nm
Fuel Expense $990.65 $1,271.04 $1,307.01 $1,132.67
Per-Mile Cost $5.42 $6.49 $6.82 $5.42
Flight Time 1+24 1+24 1+31 1+23
Mission Direct Cost $3,070.49 $3,372.97 $3,725.05 $2,727.21
600 nm
Costs Fuel Expense $1,858.31 $2,081.84 $2,377.94 $1,837.36
Per-Mile Cost $5.12 $5.62 $6.21 $4.55
Flight Time 2+17 2+21 2+28 2+20
Direct Cost $5,007.99 $5,662.18 $6,059.40 $4,600.16
1,000 nm
Fuel Expense $3,030.98 $3,494.91 $3,868.49 $3,099.22
Per-Mile Cost $5.01 $5.66 $6.06 $4.60
Fuel Expense $1,327.36 $1,487.03 $1,567.87 $1,328.22
Maintenance Labor Expense $411.21 $394.95 $407.87 $248.65
Variable
Costs Parts Expense $255.91 $328.56 $281.61 $195.89
(Hourly)
Miscellaneous Trip Expense $198.73 $198.73 $198.73 $198.73
Total Variable $2,193.21 $2,409.27 $2,456.08 $1,971.48
Hull Insurance $4,350 $4,640 $4,320 $5,580
Liability Insurance $28,000 $28,000 $27,000 $28,000
Fixed Costs Hull Insurance per $100 $0.29 $0.29 $0.27 $0.31
(Annual) Liability Insurance per $M $140 $140 $135 $140
Maintenance Software Programs $3,551 $1,725 $8,003 $4,481
Miscellaneous Services $10,895 $10,895 $10,895 $10,895
Mid-Life/Hot-Section Inspection $112,076 $111,335 $125,800 $112,448
Engine Overhaul $291,139 $283,903 $460,500 $289,470
Periodic Overhaul Interval 4,200c 4,200c 4,200c 5,000c
Costs Paint $51,776 $59,681 $63,801 $54,893
Interior Refurbishment $108,886 $115,245 $123,613 $120,935
Modernization/Modification/Upgrade $41,826 $41,826 $41,826 $41,826
Personnel Captain Salary $102,120 $102,120 $102,120 $102,120
Costs First Officer Salary $72,468 $72,468 $72,468 $72,468
Pilot Initial (Per Pilot) $14,383 $18,703 $22,249 $19,903
Training
Maintenance Initial $6,513 $6,642 $8,794 $6,782
Hangar/Office Lease Expense $33,757 $33,757 $33,757 $33,757
Facilities
(Annual) Miscellaneous Office Expense $10,092 $10,092 $10,092 $10,092
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Bombardier Cessna Gulfstream Aero. Bombardier
Model Learjet 60 Citation VII Astra SPX Learjet 40
General Category (1-6) 3 3 3 3
Aircraft Bluebook Retail Price (Model Year) $2,700,000 (2003) $2,700,000 (2000) $3,000,000 (2001) $3,300,000 (2007)
Flight Time 0+44 0+44 0+48 0+44
Direct Cost $1,584.10 $1,887.08 $1,541.38 $1,375.71
300 nm
Fuel Expense $1,093.92 $1,329.12 $1,038.61 $1,096.69
Per-Mile Cost $5.28 $6.29 $5.14 $4.59
Flight Time 1+25 1+24 1+31 1+24
Mission Direct Cost $2,719.82 $3,237.44 $2,655.88 $2,258.45
600 nm
Costs Fuel Expense $1,772.84 $2,172.20 $1,702.71 $1,725.76
Per-Mile Cost $4.53 $5.40 $4.43 $3.76
Flight Time 2+19 2+19 2+28 2+18
Direct Cost $4,447.63 $5,357.26 $4,319.23 $3,710.59
1,000 nm
Fuel Expense $2,899.04 $3,594.54 $2,769.01 $2,835.45
Per-Mile Cost $4.45 $5.36 $4.32 $3.71
Fuel Expense $1,251.42 $1,551.57 $1,122.66 $1,232.68
Maintenance Labor Expense $244.83 $292.14 $202.60 $73.80
Variable
Costs Parts Expense $224.90 $270.02 $227.14 $107.97
(Hourly)
Miscellaneous Trip Expense $198.73 $198.73 $198.73 $198.73
Total Variable $1,919.87 $2,312.46 $1,751.13 $1,613.18
Hull Insurance $7,830 $7,830 $9,300 $9,570
Liability Insurance $27,000 $27,000 $28,000 $28,000
Fixed Costs Hull Insurance per $100 $0.29 $0.29 $0.31 $0.29
(Annual) Liability Insurance per $M $135 $135 $140 $140
Maintenance Software Programs $1,675 $1,700 $6,075 $1,675
Miscellaneous Services $10,895 $10,895 $10,895 $10,895
Mid-Life/Hot-Section Inspection $256,018 $140,170 $134,958 $109,722
Engine Overhaul $744,810 $296,249 $307,221 $426,117
Periodic Overhaul Interval 7,200t 4,200c 5,000c 5,000c
Costs Paint $78,403 $67,485 $53,938 $53,988
Interior Refurbishment $119,183 $154,367 $119,183 $116,435
Modernization/Modification/Upgrade $41,826 $41,826 $41,826 $41,826
Personnel Captain Salary $102,120 $102,120 $102,120 $102,120
Costs First Officer Salary $72,468 $72,468 $72,468 $72,468
Pilot Initial (Per Pilot) $25,019 $20,085 $21,902 $20,641
Training
Maintenance Initial $13,060 $8,290 $6,887 $10,043
Hangar/Office Lease Expense $33,757 $33,757 $33,757 $33,757
Facilities
(Annual) Miscellaneous Office Expense $10,092 $10,092 $10,092 $10,092
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Out-of-Production Aircraft Category 3 Jets 20,000 lb. to 30,000 lb.
Hawker Beechcraft Cessna Gulfstream Aero. Bombardier
Model Hawker 800XP Citation Excel G100 Learjet 45
General Category (1-6) 3 3 3 3
Aircraft Bluebook Retail Price (Model Year) $3,700,000 (2005) $4,000,000 (2004) $4,300,000 (2006) $4,500,000 (2007)
Flight Time 0+49 0+47 0+48 0+44
Direct Cost $1,998.53 $1,710.05 $1,435.15 $1,459.84
300 nm
Fuel Expense $1,351.31 $1,228.64 $1,054.30 $1,100.41
Per-Mile Cost $6.66 $5.70 $4.78 $4.87
Flight Time 1+31 1+31 1+31 1+25
Mission Direct Cost $3,543.95 $2,963.20 $2,461.63 $2,424.78
600 nm
Costs Fuel Expense $2,341.96 $2,031.11 $1,739.60 $1,730.39
Per-Mile Cost $5.91 $4.94 $4.10 $4.04
Flight Time 2+25 2+30 2+28 2+18
Direct Cost $5,649.98 $4,884.68 $4,003.25 $3,936.98
1,000 nm
Fuel Expense $3,734.73 $3,348.26 $2,828.96 $2,809.61
Per-Mile Cost $5.65 $4.88 $4.00 $3.94
Fuel Expense $1,544.15 $1,339.19 $1,146.99 $1,221.45
Maintenance Labor Expense $345.06 $221.34 $204.89 $127.17
Variable
Costs Parts Expense $248.73 $194.50 $72.45 $164.26
(Hourly)
Miscellaneous Trip Expense $198.73 $198.73 $198.73 $198.73
Total Variable $2,336.67 $1,953.76 $1,623.05 $1,711.61
Hull Insurance $9,990 $10,800 $13,330 $13,050
Liability Insurance $27,000 $27,000 $28,000 $27,000
Fixed Costs Hull Insurance per $100 $0.27 $0.27 $0.31 $0.29
(Annual) Liability Insurance per $M $135 $135 $140 $135
Maintenance Software Programs $8,100 $1,700 $6,164 $1,675
Miscellaneous Services $10,895 $10,895 $10,895 $10,895
Mid-Life/Hot-Section Inspection $123,978 $98,750 $136,942 $109,722
Engine Overhaul $396,477 $684,622 $311,737 $426,117
Periodic Overhaul Interval 4,200c 5,000t 5,000c 5,000t
Costs Paint $62,813 $61,448 $54,731 $53,938
Interior Refurbishment $121,822 $150,848 $120,935 $116,435
Modernization/Modification/Upgrade $41,826 $41,826 $41,826 $41,826
Personnel Captain Salary $102,120 $102,120 $102,120 $102,120
Costs First Officer Salary $72,468 $72,468 $72,468 $72,468
Pilot Initial (Per Pilot) $24,382 $21,225 $21,918 $24,032
Training
Maintenance Initial $10,034 $7,057 $7,086 $10,143
Hangar/Office Lease Expense $33,757 $33,757 $33,757 $33,757
Facilities
(Annual) Miscellaneous Office Expense $10,092 $10,092 $10,092 $10,092
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Out-of-Production Aircraft Category 3 Jets 20,000 lb. to 30,000 lb.
Hawker Beechcraft Cessna Hawker Beechcraft
Model Hawker 850XP Citation XLS Hawker 750
General Category (1-6) 3 3 3
Aircraft Bluebook Retail Price (Model Year) $5,400,000 (2009) $5,700,000 (2008) $6,700,000 (2011)
Flight Time 0+49 0+46 0+50
Direct Cost $1,590.64 $1,609.25 $1,649.55
300 nm
Fuel Expense $1,259.05 $1,148.37 $1,236.00
Per-Mile Cost $5.30 $5.36 $5.50
Flight Time 1+30 1+29 1+31
Mission Direct Cost $2,820.01 $2,823.18 $2,940.60
600 nm
Costs Fuel Expense $2,210.96 $1,931.48 $2,187.90
Per-Mile Cost $4.70 $4.71 $4.90
Flight Time 2+24 2+26 2+27
Direct Cost $4,503.53 $4,423.64 $4,678.54
1,000 nm
Fuel Expense $3,529.06 $2,960.87 $3,462.64
Per-Mile Cost $4.50 $4.42 $4.68
Fuel Expense $1,473.98 $1,302.12 $1,442.57
Maintenance Labor Expense $119.26 $238.38 $158.25
Variable
Costs Parts Expense $88.04 $164.04 $139.30
(Hourly)
Miscellaneous Trip Expense $198.73 $198.73 $198.73
Total Variable $1,880.01 $1,903.27 $1,938.86
Hull Insurance $14,580 $13,110 $15,410
Liability Insurance $27,000 $26,000 $26,000
Fixed Costs Hull Insurance per $100 $0.27 $0.23 $0.23
(Annual) Liability Insurance per $M $135 $130 $130
Maintenance Software Programs $8,219 $1,725 $8,219
Miscellaneous Services $10,895 $10,895 $10,895
Mid-Life/Hot-Section Inspection $125,800 $100,201 $127,925
Engine Overhaul $402,305 $619,364 $437,601
Periodic Overhaul Interval 4,200c 5,000t 4,200c
Costs Paint $63,801 $63,801 $63,801
Interior Refurbishment $134,577 $156,636 $123,613
Modernization/Modification/Upgrade $41,826 $41,826 $41,826
Personnel Captain Salary $102,120 $102,120 $102,120
Costs First Officer Salary $72,468 $72,468 $72,468
Pilot Initial (Per Pilot) $27,904 $20,239 $26,433
Training
Maintenance Initial $11,378 $7,062 $7,407
Hangar/Office Lease Expense $33,757 $33,757 $33,757
Facilities
(Annual) Miscellaneous Office Expense $10,092 $10,092 $10,092
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Out-of-Production Aircraft Category 3 Jets 20,000 lb. to 30,000 lb.
Bombardier Bombardier Hawker Beechcraft
Model Learjet 40XR Learjet 45XR Hawker 900XP
General Category (1-6) 3 3 3
Aircraft Bluebook Retail Price (Model Year) $7,300,000 (2012) $8,500,000 (2012) $9,500,000 (2012)
Flight Time 0+43 0+44 0+47
Direct Cost $1,408.09 $1,421.68 $1,565.51
300 nm
Fuel Expense $1,152.99 $1,157.60 $1,188.04
Per-Mile Cost $4.69 $4.74 $5.22
Flight Time 1+24 1+24 1+29
Mission Direct Cost $2,273.95 $2,288.08 $2,817.85
600 nm
Costs Fuel Expense $1,775.60 $1,783.90 $2,103.04
Per-Mile Cost $3.79 $3.81 $4.70
Flight Time 2+16 2+17 2+23
Direct Cost $3,576.79 $3,597.75 $4,475.56
1,000 nm
Fuel Expense $2,769.93 $2,775.47 $3,327.05
Per-Mile Cost $3.58 $3.60 $4.48
Fuel Expense $1,268.28 $1,274.21 $1,417.79
Maintenance Labor Expense $93.98 $95.03 $156.64
Variable
Costs Parts Expense $63.26 $66.37 $126.52
(Hourly)
Miscellaneous Trip Expense $198.73 $198.73 $198.73
Total Variable $1,624.25 $1,634.34 $1,899.68
Hull Insurance $16,790 $19,550 $21,850
Liability Insurance $26,000 $26,000 $26,000
Fixed Costs Hull Insurance per $100 $0.23 $0.23 $0.23
(Annual) Liability Insurance per $M $130 $130 $130
Maintenance Software Programs $1,707 $1,707 $8,219
Miscellaneous Services $10,895 $10,895 $10,895
Mid-Life/Hot-Section Inspection $108,832 $108,832 $129,374
Engine Overhaul $393,660 $393,660 $310,498
Periodic Overhaul Interval 5,000c 5,000t 6,000c
Costs Paint $54,782 $54,782 $63,801
Interior Refurbishment $118,239 $118,239 $123,709
Modernization/Modification/Upgrade $41,826 $41,826 $41,826
Personnel Captain Salary $102,120 $102,120 $102,120
Costs First Officer Salary $72,468 $72,468 $72,468
Pilot Initial (Per Pilot) $23,795 $23,795 $27,448
Training
Maintenance Initial $10,191 $10,191 $10,147
Hangar/Office Lease Expense $33,757 $33,757 $33,757
Facilities
(Annual) Miscellaneous Office Expense $10,092 $10,092 $10,092
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Out-of-Production Aircraft Category 4 Jets 30,000 lb. to 41,000 lb.
Bombardier Dassault Dassault Hawker Beechcraft
Model Challenger 600 Falcon 200 Falcon 20F-5 Hawker 1000A
General Category (1-6) 4 4 4 4
Aircraft Bluebook Retail Price (Model Year) $800,000 (1983) $920,000 (1991) $1,250,000 (1990) $2,700,000 (1996)
Flight Time 0+58 0+50 0+50 0+49
Direct Cost $3,092.47 $2,281.39 $2,179.98 $2,444.06
300 nm
Fuel Expense $1,708.27 $1,414.97 $1,433.39 $1,241.53
Per-Mile Cost $10.31 $7.60 $7.27 $8.15
Flight Time 1+40 1+34 1+35 1+30
Mission Direct Cost $5,085.50 $3,986.53 $4,153.47 $4,362.49
600 nm
Costs Fuel Expense $2,698.91 $2,357.59 $2,734.90 $2,153.78
Per-Mile Cost $8.48 $6.64 $6.92 $7.27
Flight Time 2+40 2+32 2+35 2+24
Direct Cost $8,177.68 $6,297.72 $6,776.10 $6,979.98
1,000 nm
Fuel Expense $4,359.16 $3,663.73 $4,461.59 $3,446.04
Per-Mile Cost $8.18 $6.30 $6.78 $6.98
Fuel Expense $1,619.31 $1,504.84 $1,727.31 $1,435.85
Maintenance Labor Expense $507.09 $397.34 $254.23 $479.60
Variable
Costs Parts Expense $565.40 $282.97 $282.27 $633.44
(Hourly)
Miscellaneous Trip Expense $359.44 $359.44 $359.44 $359.44
Total Variable $3,051.24 $2,544.59 $2,623.25 $2,908.33
Hull Insurance $2,080 $2,668 $6,250 $6,750
Liability Insurance $27,000 $28,000 $37,000 $28,000
Fixed Costs Hull Insurance per $100 $0.26 $0.29 $0.50 $0.25
(Annual) Liability Insurance per $M $135 $140 $185 $140
Maintenance Software Programs $7,895 NA $11,162 $8,003
Miscellaneous Services $11,929 $11,929 $11,929 $11,929
Mid-Life/Hot-Section Inspection $397,630 $125,015 $174,130 $259,782
Engine Overhaul $795,259 $458,274 $278,337 $755,759
Periodic Overhaul Interval 4,000t OC 4,200t 6,000t
Costs Paint $92,083 $59,236 $59,681 $64,395
Interior Refurbishment $227,256 $123,613 $126,513 $186,404
Modernization/Modification/Upgrade $64,458 $64,458 $64,458 $64,458
Personnel Captain Salary $114,642 $114,642 $114,642 $114,642
Costs First Officer Salary $82,224 $82,224 $82,224 $82,224
Pilot Initial (Per Pilot) $30,800 $20,045 $15,829 $33,761
Training
Maintenance Initial $7,598 $6,981 $6,900 $14,862
Hangar/Office Lease Expense $56,823 $56,823 $56,823 $56,823
Facilities
(Annual) Miscellaneous Office Expense $18,201 $18,201 $18,201 $18,201
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Out-of-Production Aircraft Category 4 Jets 30,000 lb. to 41,000 lb.
Dassault Fairchild Dornier Hawker Beechcraft Dassault
Model Falcon 50 Envoy 3 Hawker 4000 Falcon 50EX
General Category (1-6) 4 4 4 4
Aircraft Bluebook Retail Price (Model Year) $3,400,000 (1996) $3,750,000 (2004)* $6,000,000 (2012) $8,100,000 (2007)
Flight Time 0+46 0+52 0+47 0+47
Direct Cost $2,494.19 $2,356.76 $2,082.23 $2,491.46
300 nm
Fuel Expense $1,556.42 $1,596.65 $1,595.73 $1,499.80
Per-Mile Cost $8.31 $7.86 $6.94 $8.30
Flight Time 1+29 1+41 1+26 1+27
Mission Direct Cost $4,827.11 $4,236.14 $3,475.63 $4,611.07
600 nm
Costs Fuel Expense $3,012.74 $2,759.79 $2,585.45 $2,775.44
Per-Mile Cost $8.05 $7.06 $5.79 $7.69
Flight Time 2+27 2+46 2+18 2+21
Direct Cost $7,970.29 $6,759.80 $5,377.19 $7,474.39
1,000 nm
Fuel Expense $4,973.52 $4,333.32 $3,948.74 $4,499.40
Per-Mile Cost $7.97 $6.76 $5.38 $7.47
Fuel Expense $2,031.06 $1,639.48 $1,803.85 $1,914.10
Maintenance Labor Expense $470.22 $185.03 $80.05 $470.75
Variable
Costs Parts Expense $393.51 $332.57 $181.58 $435.76
(Hourly)
Miscellaneous Trip Expense $359.44 $359.44 $359.44 $359.44
Total Variable $3,254.24 $2,516.52 $2,424.91 $3,180.05
Hull Insurance $7,820 $9,750 $10,800 $18,630
Liability Insurance $27,000 $27,000 $23,000 $27,000
Fixed Costs Hull Insurance per $100 $0.23 $0.26 $0.18 $0.23
(Annual) Liability Insurance per $M $135 $135 $115 $135
Maintenance Software Programs $11,771 $10,350 $11,669 $11,771
Miscellaneous Services $11,929 $11,929 $11,929 $11,929
Mid-Life/Hot-Section Inspection $138,374 $167,002 $152,032 $154,309
Engine Overhaul $267,204 $517,705 $450,845 $272,548
Periodic Overhaul Interval 4,200c OC 6,000t 4,200c
Costs Paint $85,068 $90,747 $120,699 $86,259
Interior Refurbishment $201,373 $214,760 $265,231 $204,192
Modernization/Modification/Upgrade $64,458 $64,458 $64,458 $64,458
Personnel Captain Salary $114,642 $114,642 $114,642 $114,642
Costs First Officer Salary $82,224 $82,224 $82,224 $82,224
Pilot Initial (Per Pilot) $28,904 $33,665 $34,356 $29,071
Training
Maintenance Initial $13,187 $6,461 $9,234 $12,151
Hangar/Office Lease Expense $56,823 $56,823 $56,823 $56,823
Facilities
(Annual) $18,201
Miscellaneous Office Expense $18,201 $18,201 $18,201
*Estimated value
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Out-of-Production Aircraft Category 4 Jets 30,000 lb. to 41,000 lb.
Dassault Cessna Gulfstream Aero.
Model Falcon 2000 Citation Sovereign G200
General Category (1-6) 4 4 4
Aircraft Bluebook Retail Price (Model Year) $10,800,000 (2006) $13,000,000 (2012) $13,000,000 (2011)
Flight Time 0+47 0+45 0+48
Direct Cost $2,205.36 $1,850.64 $1,746.74
300 nm
Fuel Expense $1,363.29 $1,372.51 $1,255.34
Per-Mile Cost $7.35 $6.17 $5.82
Flight Time 1+27 1+27 1+30
Mission Direct Cost $4,098.06 $3,137.20 $3,079.74
600 nm
Costs Fuel Expense $2,539.33 $2,212.81 $2,158.37
Per-Mile Cost $6.83 $5.23 $5.13
Flight Time 2+20 2+22 2+26
Direct Cost $6,595.37 $4,967.72 $4,902.87
1,000 nm
Fuel Expense $4,087.10 $3,458.96 $3,408.21
Per-Mile Cost $6.60 $4.97 $4.90
Fuel Expense $1,751.26 $1,526.08 $1,438.91
Maintenance Labor Expense $480.59 $198.00 $179.89
Variable
Costs Parts Expense $234.95 $80.07 $74.93
(Hourly)
Miscellaneous Trip Expense $359.44 $359.44 $359.44
Total Variable $2,826.25 $2,163.58 $2,053.16
Hull Insurance $24,840 $26,000 $23,400
Liability Insurance $27,000 $23,000 $23,000
Fixed Costs Hull Insurance per $100 $0.23 $0.20 $0.18
(Annual) Liability Insurance per $M $135 $115 $115
Maintenance Software Programs $8,219 $1,725 $11,304
Miscellaneous Services $11,929 $11,929 $11,929
Mid-Life/Hot-Section Inspection $222,777 $152,365 $155,869
Engine Overhaul $759,979 $462,266 $472,898
Periodic Overhaul Interval 6,000t 6,000t 6,000t
Costs Paint $87,952 $79,167 $83,843
Interior Refurbishment $221,501 $156,758 $190,328
Modernization/Modification/Upgrade $64,458 $64,458 $64,458
Personnel Captain Salary $114,642 $114,642 $114,642
Costs First Officer Salary $82,224 $82,224 $82,224
Pilot Initial (Per Pilot) $31,971 $30,880 $33,333
Training
Maintenance Initial $14,030 $8,118 $13,597
Hangar/Office Lease Expense $56,823 $56,823 $56,823
Facilities
(Annual) Miscellaneous Office Expense $18,201 $18,201 $18,201
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Out-of-Production Aircraft Category 5 Jets >41,000 lb.
Gulfstream Aero. Gulfstream Aero. Gulfstream Aero. Bombardier
Model GII GIIB GIII Challenger 601-1A
General Category (1-6) 5 5 5 5
Aircraft Bluebook Retail Price (Model Year) $625,000 (1979) $675,000 (1979)* $1,500,000 (1987) $1,900,000 (1987)
Flight Time 1+03 0+46 0+46 0+46
Direct Cost $5,465.56 $3,775.50 $4,174.37 $2,773.93
300 nm
Fuel Expense $3,755.04 $2,655.79 $2,935.05 $1,698.13
Per-Mile Cost $18.22 $12.58 $13.91 $9.25
Flight Time 1+53 1+26 1+26 1+28
Mission Direct Cost $9,802.42 $6,624.73 $7,349.64 $4,692.38
600 nm
Costs Fuel Expense $6,734.35 $4,531.42 $5,032.71 $2,634.33
Per-Mile Cost $16.34 $11.04 $12.25 $7.82
Flight Time 2+43 2+21 2+21 2+23
Direct Cost $14,140.10 $10,898.25 $12,050.32 $7,441.56
1,000 nm
Fuel Expense $9,714.47 $7,466.12 $8,251.54 $4,097.25
Per-Mile Cost $14.14 $10.90 $12.05 $7.44
Fuel Expense $3,575.88 $3,177.07 $3,511.29 $1,719.13
Maintenance Labor Expense $592.71 $497.86 $674.15 $438.75
Variable
Costs Parts Expense $582.13 $508.38 $488.12 $510.23
(Hourly)
Miscellaneous Trip Expense $454.23 $454.23 $454.23 $454.23
Total Variable $5,204.94 $4,637.55 $5,127.80 $3,122.34
Hull Insurance $1,750 $1,890 $4,200 $3,230
Liability Insurance $25,000 $25,000 $29,000 $27,000
Fixed Costs Hull Insurance per $100 $0.28 $0.28 $0.28 $0.17
(Annual) Liability Insurance per $M $125 $125 $145 $135
Maintenance Software Programs $6,935 $6,935 $6,935 $7,981
Miscellaneous Services $13,492 $13,492 $13,492 $13,492
Mid-Life/Hot-Section Inspection $479,042 $479,042 $479,042 $341,085
Engine Overhaul $1,077,611 $1,077,611 $1,077,611 $1,013,032
Periodic Overhaul Interval 8,000t 8,000t 8,000t 6,000t
Costs Paint $170,693 $170,693 $170,693 $96,983
Interior Refurbishment $298,097 $298,097 $298,097 $247,291
Modernization/Modification/Upgrade $69,201 $69,201 $69,201 $69,201
Personnel Captain Salary $141,328 $141,328 $141,328 $141,328
Costs First Officer Salary $101,803 $101,803 $101,803 $101,803
Pilot Initial (Per Pilot) $24,860 $24,860 $24,860 $30,872
Training
Maintenance Initial $11,304 $11,304 $11,304 $15,789
Hangar/Office Lease Expense $96,599 $96,599 $96,599 $96,599
Facilities
(Annual) Miscellaneous Office Expense $58,538
$58,538 $58,538 $58,538
*Estimated value
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Out-of-Production Aircraft Category 5 Jets >41,000 lb.
Bombardier Bombardier Embraer Gulfstream Aero.
Model Challenger 601-3A Challenger 601-3R Legacy Shuttle GIV
General Category (1-6) 5 5 5 5
Aircraft Bluebook Retail Price (Model Year) $3,100,000 (1993) $3,800,000 (1995) $4,500,000 (2005)* $5,000,000 (1992)
Flight Time 0+48 0+48 0+51 0+45
Direct Cost $2,829.26 $2,848.02 $2,412.28 $3,621.42
300 nm
Fuel Expense $1,534.85 $1,533.01 $1,789.43 $2,602.93
Per-Mile Cost $9.43 $9.49 $8.04 $12.07
Flight Time 1+31 1+31 1+35 1+25
Mission Direct Cost $5,359.50 $5,400.41 $4,210.54 $6,117.92
600 nm
Costs Fuel Expense $2,905.52 $2,907.37 $3,050.34 $4,194.12
Per-Mile Cost $8.93 $9.00 $7.02 $10.20
Flight Time 2+27 2+27 2+32 2+17
Direct Cost $8,656.27 $8,724.24 $6,618.59 $9,861.28
1,000 nm
Fuel Expense $4,692.17 $4,697.01 $4,762.29 $6,760.57
Per-Mile Cost $8.66 $8.72 $6.62 $9.86
Fuel Expense $1,915.17 $1,917.15 $1,879.88 $2,960.84
Maintenance Labor Expense $564.61 $486.35 $132.34 $430.41
Variable
Costs Parts Expense $599.16 $703.19 $146.19 $473.34
(Hourly)
Miscellaneous Trip Expense $454.23 $454.23 $454.23 $454.23
Total Variable $3,533.17 $3,560.91 $2,612.63 $4,318.81
Hull Insurance $5,270 $6,460 $7,650 $7,500
Liability Insurance $27,000 $27,000 $25,000 $27,000
Fixed Costs Hull Insurance per $100 $0.17 $0.17 $0.17 $0.15
(Annual) Liability Insurance per $M $135 $135 $125 $135
Maintenance Software Programs $7,981 $7,981 $8,003 $10,883
Miscellaneous Services $13,492 $13,492 $13,492 $13,492
Mid-Life/Hot-Section Inspection $289,470 $289,470 $282,962 $573,551
Engine Overhaul $1,027,216 $1,027,216 $519,019 $882,686
Periodic Overhaul Interval 6,000t 6,000t OC 8,000t
Costs Paint $96,983 $96,983 $166,572 $170,182
Interior Refurbishment $247,291 $247,291 $313,048 $298,991
Modernization/Modification/Upgrade $69,201 $69,201 $69,201 $69,201
Personnel Captain Salary $141,328 $141,328 $141,328 $141,328
Costs First Officer Salary $101,803 $101,803 $101,803 $101,803
Pilot Initial (Per Pilot) $33,039 $33,610 $31,456 $32,222
Training
Maintenance Initial $13,922 $13,903 $12,684 $17,424
Hangar/Office Lease Expense $96,599 $96,599 $96,599 $96,599
Facilities
(Annual) Miscellaneous Office Expense $58,538
$58,538 $58,538 $58,538
*Estimated value
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Out-of-Production Aircraft Category 5 Jets >41,000 lb.
Dassault Dassault Gulfstream Aero. Gulfstream Aero.
Model Falcon 900 Falcon 900B G300 GIV-SP
General Category (1-6) 5 5 5 5
Aircraft Bluebook Retail Price (Model Year) $6,100,000 (1991) $11,000,000 (1999) $11,000,000 (2004) $11,500,000 (2002)
Flight Time 0+45 0+48 0+45 0+45
Direct Cost $2,845.12 $2,745.64 $2,983.44 $3,334.04
300 nm
Fuel Expense $1,723.97 $1,576.32 $2,427.74 $2,411.13
Per-Mile Cost $9.48 $9.15 $9.94 $11.11
Flight Time 1+24 1+27 1+25 1+25
Mission Direct Cost $4,935.60 $4,730.67 $4,945.81 $5,608.99
600 nm
Costs Fuel Expense $2,842.78 $2,611.28 $3,896.16 $3,865.71
Per-Mile Cost $8.23 $7.88 $8.24 $9.35
Flight Time 2+15 2+20 2+17 2+17
Direct Cost $7,580.60 $8,411.60 $7,597.79 $8,669.69
1,000 nm
Fuel Expense $4,217.14 $5,001.14 $5,906.01 $5,859.94
Per-Mile Cost $7.58 $8.41 $7.60 $8.67
Fuel Expense $1,874.29 $2,143.37 $2,586.58 $2,566.40
Maintenance Labor Expense $479.44 $483.68 $139.98 $370.10
Variable
Costs Parts Expense $561.20 $523.74 $146.72 $406.21
(Hourly)
Miscellaneous Trip Expense $454.23 $454.23 $454.23 $454.23
Total Variable $3,369.16 $3,605.02 $3,327.50 $3,796.95
Hull Insurance $9,150 $16,500 $16,500 $17,250
Liability Insurance $27,000 $27,000 $25,000 $25,000
Fixed Costs Hull Insurance per $100 $0.15 $0.15 $0.15 $0.15
(Annual) Liability Insurance per $M $135 $135 $125 $125
Maintenance Software Programs $8,003 $8,219 $9,234 $9,234
Miscellaneous Services $13,492 $13,492 $13,492 $13,492
Mid-Life/Hot-Section Inspection $172,569 $174,130 $573,551 $573,551
Engine Overhaul $451,355 $272,879 $882,686 $882,686
Periodic Overhaul Interval 4,200c 4,200c 8,000t 8,000t
Costs Paint $112,459 $112,459 $141,096 $170,693
Interior Refurbishment $243,433 $243,433 $298,991 $298,994
Modernization/Modification/Upgrade $69,201 $69,201 $69,201 $69,201
Personnel Captain Salary $141,328 $141,328 $141,328 $141,328
Costs First Officer Salary $101,803 $101,803 $101,803 $101,803
Pilot Initial (Per Pilot) $37,983 $38,446 $34,939 $35,229
Training
Maintenance Initial $13,256 $13,256 $20,218 $17,010
Hangar/Office Lease Expense $96,599 $96,599 $96,599 $96,599
Facilities
(Annual) Miscellaneous Office Expense
$58,538 $58,538 $58,538 $58,538
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Out-of-Production Aircraft Category 5 Jets >41,000 lb.
Bombardier Dassault Gulfstream Aero. Dassault
Model Challenger 604 Falcon 900C G400 Falcon 2000DX
General Category (1-6) 5 5 5 5
Aircraft Bluebook Retail Price (Model Year) $12,000,000 (2007) $14,000,000 (2004) $15,000,000 (2004) $17,500,000 (2010)
Flight Time 0+48 0+48 0+45 0+48
Direct Cost $2,477.32 $2,720.02 $3,026.56 $2,013.79
300 nm
Fuel Expense $1,470.28 $1,744.25 $2,427.74 $1,415.87
Per-Mile Cost $8.26 $9.07 $10.09 $6.71
Flight Time 1+27 1+27 1+25 1+27
Mission Direct Cost $4,437.48 $4,930.56 $5,027.26 $3,422.00
600 nm
Costs Fuel Expense $2,612.22 $3,161.97 $3,896.16 $2,338.25
Per-Mile Cost $7.40 $8.22 $8.38 $5.70
Flight Time 2+19 2+21 2+17 2+21
Direct Cost $7,183.20 $7,980.00 $7,729.07 $5,367.57
1,000 nm
Fuel Expense $4,266.98 $5,113.67 $5,906.01 $3,611.15
Per-Mile Cost $7.18 $7.98 $7.73 $5.37
Fuel Expense $1,841.86 $2,176.03 $2,586.58 $1,536.66
Maintenance Labor Expense $332.98 $307.06 $211.78 $166.66
Variable
Costs Parts Expense $471.58 $458.42 $132.41 $126.51
(Hourly)
Miscellaneous Trip Expense $454.23 $454.23 $454.23 $454.23
Total Variable $3,100.66 $3,395.74 $3,385.00 $2,284.07
Hull Insurance $18,000 $18,200 $17,250 $22,750
Liability Insurance $25,000 $24,000 $24,000 $22,000
Fixed Costs Hull Insurance per $100 $0.15 $0.13 $0.12 $0.13
(Annual) Liability Insurance per $M $125 $120 $120 $110
Maintenance Software Programs $8,003 $8,219 $9,234 $8,219
Miscellaneous Services $13,492 $13,492 $13,492 $13,492
Mid-Life/Hot-Section Inspection $324,394 $174,130 $573,551 $282,122
Engine Overhaul $1,103,436 $272,879 $862,840 $645,608
Periodic Overhaul Interval 6,400t or OC 4,200c 8,000t 4,200c
Costs Paint $120,579 $112,459 $141,519 $86,738
Interior Refurbishment $243,193 $243,433 $298,992 $215,278
Modernization/Modification/Upgrade $69,201 $69,201 $69,201 $69,201
Personnel Captain Salary $141,328 $141,328 $141,328 $141,328
Costs First Officer Salary $101,803 $101,803 $101,803 $101,803
Pilot Initial (Per Pilot) $47,341 $37,983 $34,875 $35,100
Training
Maintenance Initial $10,619 $13,256 $20,548 $10,147
Hangar/Office Lease Expense $96,599 $96,599 $96,599 $96,599
Facilities
(Annual) Miscellaneous Office Expense
$58,538 $58,538 $58,538 $58,538
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Out-of-Production Aircraft Category 5 Jets >41,000 lb.
Dassault Dassault Gulfstream Aero.
Model Falcon 2000EX Falcon 900DX G350
General Category (1-6) 5 5 5
Aircraft Bluebook Retail Price (Model Year) $19,500,000 (2009) $21,000,000 (2010) $21,000,000 (2010)
Flight Time 0+48 0+47 0+46
Direct Cost $2,004.57 $2,108.47 $2,860.07
300 nm
Fuel Expense $1,406.64 $1,480.43 $2,389.91
Per-Mile Cost $6.68 $7.03 $9.53
Flight Time 1+27 1+27 1+25
Mission Direct Cost $3,389.72 $3,629.94 $4,649.63
600 nm
Costs Fuel Expense $2,305.97 $2,467.39 $3,780.87
Per-Mile Cost $5.65 $6.05 $7.75
Flight Time 2+21 2+20 2+18
Direct Cost $5,293.77 $5,698.65 $7,086.84
1,000 nm
Fuel Expense $3,537.36 $3,827.91 $5,676.38
Per-Mile Cost $5.29 $5.70 $7.09
Fuel Expense $1,505.26 $1,640.56 $2,467.99
Maintenance Labor Expense $166.66 $196.26 $114.44
Variable
Costs Parts Expense $126.51 $151.26 $44.57
(Hourly)
Miscellaneous Trip Expense $454.23 $454.23 $454.23
Total Variable $2,252.67 $2,442.32 $3,081.24
Hull Insurance $22,425 $27,300 $27,300
Liability Insurance $24,000 $22,000 $22,000
Fixed Costs Hull Insurance per $100 $0.12 $0.13 $0.13
(Annual) Liability Insurance per $M $120 $110 $110
Maintenance Software Programs $8,219 $8,219 $9,031
Miscellaneous Services $13,492 $13,492 $13,492
Mid-Life/Hot-Section Inspection $282,122 $149,234 $579,172
Engine Overhaul $645,608 $351,583 $1,191,480
Periodic Overhaul Interval 4,200c 4,200c 12,000t or OC
Costs Paint $86,738 $110,830 $141,520
Interior Refurbishment $215,278 $239,906 $299,225
Modernization/Modification/Upgrade $69,201 $69,201 $69,201
Personnel Captain Salary $141,328 $141,328 $141,328
Costs First Officer Salary $101,803 $101,803 $101,803
Pilot Initial (Per Pilot) $35,100 $39,597 $38,971
Training
Maintenance Initial $10,147 $10,444 $18,315
Hangar/Office Lease Expense $96,599 $96,599 $96,599
Facilities
(Annual) Miscellaneous Office Expense
$58,538 $58,538 $58,538
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Out-of-Production Aircraft Category 5 Jets >41,000 lb.
Dassault Dassault Gulfstream Aero.
Model Falcon 2000LX Falcon 900EX G500
General Category (1-6) 5 5 5
Aircraft Bluebook Retail Price (Model Year) $26,500,000 (2012) $28,000,000 (2010) $35,000,000 (2010)
Flight Time 0+48 0+47 0+47
Direct Cost $2,074.67 $2,117.67 $3,080.45
300 nm
Fuel Expense $1,495.81 $1,489.63 $2,195.28
Per-Mile Cost $6.92 $7.06 $10.27
Flight Time 1+28 1+27 1+27
Mission Direct Cost $3,548.64 $3,643.76 $5,051.34
600 nm
Costs Fuel Expense $2,487.39 $2,481.21 $3,412.84
Per-Mile Cost $5.91 $6.07 $8.42
Flight Time 2+21 2+20 2+20
Direct Cost $5,557.53 $5,721.45 $7,719.58
1,000 nm
Fuel Expense $3,857.12 $3,850.94 $5,083.28
Per-Mile Cost $5.56 $5.72 $7.72
Fuel Expense $1,641.33 $1,650.64 $2,178.86
Maintenance Labor Expense $162.63 $196.26 $342.66
Variable
Costs Parts Expense $106.72 $151.26 $333.11
(Hourly)
Miscellaneous Trip Expense $454.23 $454.23 $454.23
Total Variable $2,364.91 $2,452.40 $3,308.86
Hull Insurance $34,450 $36,400 $40,250
Liability Insurance $22,000 $22,000 $22,000
Fixed Costs Hull Insurance per $100 $0.13 $0.13 $0.12
(Annual) Liability Insurance per $M $110 $110 $110
Maintenance Software Programs $8,219 $8,219 $9,234
Miscellaneous Services $13,492 $13,492 $13,492
Mid-Life/Hot-Section Inspection $276,590 $149,234 $718,596
Engine Overhaul $645,608 $351,583 $1,221,835
Periodic Overhaul Interval 4,200c 4,200c 8,000t
Costs Paint $87,177 $110,830 $201,140
Interior Refurbishment $216,110 $239,906 $343,195
Modernization/Modification/Upgrade $69,201 $69,201 $69,201
Personnel Captain Salary $141,328 $141,328 $141,328
Costs First Officer Salary $101,803 $101,803 $101,803
Pilot Initial (Per Pilot) $35,100 $39,597 $35,834
Training
Maintenance Initial $10,147 $10,444 $20,979
Hangar/Office Lease Expense $96,599 $96,599 $96,599
Facilities
(Annual) Miscellaneous Office Expense
$58,538 $58,538 $58,538
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Out-of-Production Aircraft Category 6 Ultra-Long-Range Jets
Gulfstream Aero. Bombardier Bombardier
Model GV Global Express Global Express XRS
General Category (1-6) 6 6 6
Aircraft Bluebook Retail Price (Model Year $22,000,000 (2002) $24,000,000 (2005) $39,500,000 (2011)
Flight Time 2+19 2+13 2+13
Direct Cost $8,048.33 $8,913.52 $8,016.84
1,000 nm
Fuel Expense $5,235.12 $6,009.23 $6,205.25
Per-Mile Cost $8.05 $8.91 $8.02
Flight Time 6+42 6+17 6+20
Mission Direct Cost $22,743.48 $26,042.79 $22,915.14
3,000 nm
Costs Fuel Expense $14,607.44 $17,684.65 $17,660.15
Per-Mile Cost $7.58 $8.68 $7.64
Flight Time 13+15 12+32 12+31
Direct Cost $47,730.42 $52,956.83 $48,299.31
6,000 nm
Fuel Expense $31,640.50 $36,284.89 $37,913.79
Per-Mile Cost $7.96 $8.83 $8.05
Fuel Expense $2,387.96 $2,895.07 $3,029.06
Maintenance Labor Expense $374.16 $536.61 $240.64
Variable
Costs Parts Expense $336.88 $290.30 $85.80
(Hourly)
Miscellaneous Trip Expense $503.30 $503.30 $503.30
Total Variable $3,602.30 $4,225.28 $3,858.80
Hull Insurance $25,300 $27,600 $45,425
Liability Insurance $24,000 $24,000 $24,000
Fixed Costs Hull Insurance per $100 $0.12 $0.12 $0.12
(Annual) Liability Insurance per $M $120 $120 $120
Maintenance Software Programs $9,234 NA NA
Miscellaneous Services $19,243 $19,243 $19,243
Mid-Life/Hot-Section Inspection $710,757 $473,173 $473,173
Engine Overhaul $1,223,115 $934,807 $934,807
Periodic Overhaul Interval 8,000t 7,000t 7,000t
Costs Paint $204,096 $194,409 $194,409
Interior Refurbishment $347,856 $347,856 $347,856
Modernization/Modification/Upgrade $78,470 $78,470 $78,470
Personnel Captain Salary $147,603 $147,603 $147,603
Costs First Officer Salary $122,901 $122,901 $122,901
Pilot Initial (Per Pilot) $39,486 $37,082 $48,348
Training
Maintenance Initial $18,703 $25,548 $26,120
Hangar/Office Lease Expense $102,282 $102,282 $102,282
Facilities
(Annual) Miscellaneous Office Expense
$61,077 $61,077 $61,077
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