R44 RAVEN II
ESTIMATED OPERATING COSTS
Price of R44 Raven II with COM, GPS, and Transponder: $ 349,190
FIXED ANNUAL COSTS:
Liability Insurance (300 hr pilot, good safety record, RHC Safety Course) 2,560
Hull Insurance (300 hour pilot, good safety record, RHC Safety Course) 7,743
FIXED COST PER YEAR: $10,303
RESERVE FOR OVERHAUL:
2200 Hour Engine Overhaul ($27,000 exchange) 12.27
2200 Hour Aircraft Overhaul Parts Kit ($103,000) 46.82
(Includes new bearings, seals, belts, etc., and life-limited
components with less than 2200 hours remaining.)
Labor (220 man hours @ $55 per hour) 5.50
RESERVE PER HOUR: $ 64.59
DIRECT OPERATING COST:
Fuel @ $2.00 per gallon and 14 gph for average use $ 28.00
Oil .50
Periodic 100 hour Inspections, Labor @ $55 per hour 8.80
Unscheduled Maintenance, Parts and Labor @ $55 per hour 6.00
DIRECT OPERATING COST PER HOUR: $ 43.30
TOTAL OPERATING COST:
Fixed Cost per Flight Hour Based on 500 Hours per Year $ 20.61
Overhaul Reserve Per Hour 64.59
Direct Cost per Flight Hour 43.30
TOTAL OPERATING COST PER HOUR: $128.50
OPERATING COST-PER-ROAD MILE:
Assume one air mile (straight line path) equals 1.5 road miles, and assume an average cruise speed of 132 miles per hour with a cruise fuel consumption of 16 gph.
$132.50
÷ 135 ÷ 1.5 = 66 Cents per Road MileThis total operating cost-per-mile is not much higher than some expensive automobiles, and will usually be lower when the value of time saved is considered.
Note: The above estimates are approximate and will vary with type of use, maintenance and local conditions and prices. This information is for comparison only and not a guarantee of actual costs. Referenced prices are subject to change without notice. Transportation costs and local taxes are not included.
