CESSNA 172P Price and Operating Costs
Specifications
The CESSNA 172P, production in 1981 – 1986, requires a one man crew and can be configured in 3 seats. Maximum operating altitude of 13,000′, a optimal cruise speed of 111 knots/128 MPH, and a 244 NM/281 SM seats-full range. The CESSNA 172P has a 1,355′ runway length (or runway plus clearway and/or stopway) and 1,629′ actual landing distance required. Cabin specifications: 04’00” cabin high, 03’03” cabin wide, and 11’09” cabin long. Maximum luggage capacity of 30.00 ft^3; 30.00 ft^3 being internal and N/A ft^3 being external.
Pricing
Average price for used aircraft CESSNA 172P is $52,500.00. A $26,250.00 loan over 10 years including $109.38 per month in interest equates to a $1,316.27 per-month payment. Based on 450 hours a year and fuel cost at $5.00 per-gallon, the CESSNA 172P has total variable costs of $52,650.00, total fixed costs of $61,115.00, and hypothetical summary cost of $113,765.00. How much does it cost to fly: $252.81 per hour.
Maximal total range:
244 NM / 281 SM
Cruise speed:
111 knots / 128 MPH
Average price:
$52,500.00
Number of passengers:
3 people
CESSNA 172P |
Flying 450 Hours per Year |
| Owner-operated hours | 450 |
| Charter-operated hours | – |
| Fuel Cost per-gallon | $5.00 |
| Fixed operation and maintenance cost | $61,115.00 |
| Variable operation and maintenance cost | $52,650.00 |
| How much does a helicopter cost per year | $113,765.00 |
| Cost per hour | $252.81 |