Aircraft Operating Cost Calculator

Discover the true cost of owning an aircraft with our easy-to-use Cost Calculator. Get detailed insights and ensure you're prepared for every expense associated with aviation ownership

Aircraft Details

Aircraft Make

Aircraft Model

Maximum Takeoff Weight (kg)

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This is the maximum takeoff weight of your aircraft.

Fuel Capacity ()

Litres

Gallons

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This is the fuel capacity of your aircraft.

Yearly Expected Operation

Yearly Operational (hours)

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This is the number of hours you expect to fly the aircraft in a year.

Oil Change Interval (hours)

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This is the number of hours between oil changes. For example, if you change your oil every 50 hours, enter 50 here.

Fixed Costs

Storage Cost ($)

Monthly

Yearly

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This is the cost of storing your aircraft in a hangar, or tie down outside.

Hangar Utilities ($)

Monthly

Yearly

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This is the cost of utilities (electricity, water etc) for your hangar, if applicable.

Aircraft Payment ($)

Monthly

Yearly

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This is the monthly loan or finance payment for your aircraft, if applicable.

Insurance ($)

Monthly

Yearly

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This is the cost of insurance for your aircraft.

Annual Inspection ($)

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This is the cost of your annual inspection.

Consumable Costs

Oil Change Cost ($)

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This is the cost of an oil change. The number of oil changes per year is calculated based on the oil change interval and the yearly hours.

Fuel Cost ($)

$ per Litre

$ per Gallon

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This is the cost of fuel per litre or gallon.

Fuel Burn ($)

Litres per Hour

Gallons per Hour

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This is the rate of fuel burn per hour.

Engine Reserves

Engine Time (SMOH) (hours)

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This is the time since major overhaul of your engine.

Engine TBO (hours)

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This is the recomended time between overhauls of your engine.

Engine Overhaul Cost ($)

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This is the cost of an engine overhaul.

Propeller Reserves

Propeller Time (SMOH) (hours)

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This is the time since major overhaul of your propeller.

Propeller TBO (hours)

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This is the recomended time between overhauls of your propeller.

Propeller Overhaul Cost ($)

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This is the cost of an propeller overhaul.

Other Reserves

Airframe Reserves ($)

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This is the cost of an airframe upgrade.

Avionics Reserves ($)

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This is the cost of an avionics upgrade.

Paint Reserves ($)

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This is the cost of a paint job.

Interior Reserves ($)

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This is the cost of an interior upgrade.

Miscellaneous Reserves ($)

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This is the cost of any other upgrades or repairs.

Totals

Total Fixed Costs

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This is the total of all fixed costs.

Per Hour$96.80

Monthly$806.67

Yearly$9680.00

Total Consumable Costs

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This is the total of all periodic costs.

Per Hour$31.10

Monthly$259.17

Yearly$3110.00

Total Reserves

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This is the total of all reserves.

Per Hour$41.00

Monthly$341.67

Yearly$4100.00

Total Cost of Ownership

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This is the total cost of ownership.

Per Hour$168.90

Monthly$1407.50

Yearly$16890.00