Aircraft Hourly Operating Cost Calculator

Personal Aircraft Hourly Operating Co
This sheet is designed to help an owner or prospective owner consider what the hourly cost of operation for an aircraft they will be using
It can be utilized to help realistically consider what an operational cost per hour will be experienced for a given aircraft. This can also be u
Note: If utilizing this calculator for aircraft with constant speed propellers or multiple-engines utilize the propeller and multip
items must be left as "zero". See the notes to the side of each item to determine if that is applicable to the item you are ente
Yearly Expected Operation (Hours)
Yearly Hours 400
Oil Change Increment 200
Fixed Costs
Monthly Cost Yearly Cost
Storage Cost $2,500.00 $30,000.00
Hangar Utilities $150.00 $1,800.00
Aircraft Payment $0.00 $0.00
Insurance $25,000.00
Annual Inspection $60,000.00
Total Fixed Costs Per Year: $116,800.00
Per Hour Fixed Cost: $292.00
Oil Change Cost Calculation
Oil Change Cost $6,000.00
Number Oil Changes Per Year 2
Expected Oil Change Expenses Per Year $12,000.00
Hourly Cost of Oil Changes: $30.00
Engine Reserve Per Hour Calculation

Flight Time to Engine Overhaul
Current Engine Time (SMOH) 1000.00
TBO Time 3600.00
Flight Time to Engine Overhaul 2600.00
Estimated Engine Overhaul Cost $450,000.00
Engine Hourly Reserve Required: $173.08

Engine Two
TBO Time 0.00
Estimated Engine Overhaul Cost $0.00
Total Engine Reserve Per Hour

Allocation: $173.08
Propeller Reserve Per Hour Calculation

Propeller One
Current Propeller Time (SMOH) 250.00
TBO Time 3600.00
Flight Time to Propeller Overhaul 3350.00
Estimated Propeller Overhaul Cost $100,000.00

Propeller Hourly Reserve Required: $29.85

Propeller Two
TBO Time 0.00
Estimated Propeller Overhaul Cost $0.00
Total Propeller Reserve Per Hour

Allocation: $29.85
General Reserve Costs to Allocate
Airframe $20.00
Avionics $15.00
General
Total General Reserve Costs Per Hour $5.00
Allocation: $40.00
Expected Fuel Burn Per Hour
Gallons Used Per Hour $75.00
Fuel Price Per Gallon $5.00
Total Fuel Per Hour: $375.00
Total Dry Hourly Cost of Operation: $564.93

Total Wet Hourly Cost of Operation: $939.93
Total Expense of Operation over the

Hours Expected from Above Yearly $225,971.07
(Dry):
(Wet):
Personal Aircraft Hourly Operating Cost Calculator
ospective owner consider what the hourly cost of operation for an aircraft they will be using would be in comparison with the number of hours per year
what an operational cost per hour will be experienced for a given aircraft. This can also be used to help evaluate if ownership or renting might be bette
ft with constant speed propellers or multiple-engines utilize the propeller and multiple engine options below. If using this for a single-engin
es to the side of each item to determine if that is applicable to the item you are entering.
Enter the expected yearly hours that will be flown.
Enter the number of hours between oil changes expected.
Enter any monthly expected hangar/tie-down/storage rent or cost.
Enter any monthly expected utilities expenses that are not included in the normal hanger/tie-down/storage cost.
Enter any monthly payments you have if the aircraft was purchased with a loan. If no loan is present, enter "0". You can also choose to ent
was purchased outright and you desire to consider the value of the aircraft purchase price over time.
Enter the yearly insurance cost.
Enter the expected cost of an annual inspection for the aircraft.
This results as the total cost of fixed costs per year for the aircraft.
This results as the per hour fixed cost contribution to operation that would be required based on the number of hours flown per year inpu
Enter expected cost of an oil/filter change including labor and parts.
This automatically calculates based on the hours of use expected and the desired oil change interval input above.
This automatically calculates and results in the cost of oil changes on a yearly basis.
This automatically calculates and results in what the hourly expected cost of oil changes for operation would be.
Enter data below for consideration on a single-engine aircraft, or if a multi-engine aircraft, use left engine and enter data for right engine b
Enter the Current Engine Tach Time
Enter the Manufacturor's Recommend TBO Hours for the engine or a a time that you expect it will need to be completed.
This is the hours expected to be able to be flown until an engine overhaul is required
Enter the expected cost of an overhaul / replacement of Engine including the Engine and all labor
This is the hourly reserve that would be required to save to allow the Engine to be overhauled / replaced when due under normal conditio
Leave blank if the aircraft is a single-engine aircraft. If a multi-engine aircraft, use data for the right engine.
This results as the total reserve that would be required for all engines on the aircraft.
Leave blank for fixed pitch propeller. Enter data below for consideration on a single-engine aircraft, or if a multi-engine aircraft, use left en
engine below in Engine Two section.
Enter the Current Propeller Tach Time
Enter the Manufacturor's Recommend TBO Hours for the propeller or a a time that you expect it will need to be completed.
This is the hours expected to be able to be flown until an propeller overhaul is required
Enter the expected cost of an overhaul / replacement of propeller including the propeller and all labor
This is the hourly reserve that would be required to save to allow the propeller to be overhauled / replaced when due under normal condi
This results as the total reserve that would be required for all propellers on the aircraft.
Enter an expected general airframe reserve per hour of flight you would like to consider to accommodate for any airframe maintenance be
inspections.
Enter an expected general avionics reserve per hour of flight you would like to consider to accommodate for any airframe maintenance be
inspections. This can also be used to include expectations for upgrades or replacement for wear and tear of items.
Enter an expected general overall aircraft reserve per hour of flight you would like to consider to accommodate for any airframe maintena
inspections.
Enter the number of gallons of fuel the aircraft burns per hour in normal operations (total for all engines).
Enter an expected average cost of fuel per gallon.
This is the hourly cost of fuel that would be considered in wet rate evaluation of the aircraft per hour cost of operations.
This is what the aircraft is actually costing per hour of operation without consideration of fuel costs including all above costs.
This is what the aircraft is actually costing per hour of operation including consideration of fuel costs including all above costs.
This is the total expense an owner would incur based on the above entered expected number of hours of operation per year. This is not an
would represent the total cost including reserves the aircraft realistically experienced without consideration of fuel costs.
would represent the total cost including reserves the aircraft realistically experienced without consideration of fuel costs.
of hours per year they will be flying.
renting might be better options for a given aircraft.
for a single-engine fixed pitch propeller some items must be left as "zero". See the notes to the side of each item to determin
are entering.

Yearly Hours 300
Fixed Costs
Storage Cost $600.00 $7,200.00
$56,000.00

TBO Time 3600.00

Engine Two
TBO Time 3600.00
Total Engine Reserve Per Hour Allocation: $72.01

Propeller One
TBO Time 1600.00


Propeller Two
TBO Time 1600.00
Total Propeller Reserve Per Hour Allocation: $17.79
Airframe
Avionics
General $10.00
Total General Reserve Costs Per Hour Allocation: $10.00

Gallons Used Per Hour $50.00
Airport Fees $ 12.00 $ 3,600.00
Landing Fees $ 10.00 $ 3,000.00
Pilot Part Time Services $ - $ -
Pilot Full Time Services $ 3,500.00 $ 42,000.00

Total Ground Ops: $ 162.00
Total Expense of Operation over the Hours Expected $149,540.25

from Above Yearly (Dry):
Aircraft Hourly Operating Cost Calculator
er consider what the hourly cost of operation for an aircraft they will be using would be in comparison with the number
tional cost per hour will be experienced for a given aircraft. This can also be used to help evaluate if ownership or
nt speed propellers or multiple-engines utilize the propeller and multiple engine options below. If using this
ust be left as "zero". See the notes to the side of each item to determine if that is applicable to the item you

Enter any monthly expected utilities expenses that are not included in the normal
hanger/tie-down/storage cost.
Enter any monthly payments you have if the aircraft was purchased with a loan. If no loan is present, enter
"0". You can also choose to enter a monthly value if the aircraft was purchased outright and you desire to
consider the value of the aircraft purchase price over time.
This results as the per hour fixed cost contribution to operation that would be required based on the
number of hours flown per year input above.
This automatically calculates based on the hours of use expected and the desired oil change interval input
above.
This automatically calculates and results in what the hourly expected cost of oil changes for operation
would be.
Enter data below for consideration on a single-engine aircraft, or if a multi-engine aircraft, use left engine
and enter data for right engine below in Engine Two section.
Enter the Manufacturor's Recommend TBO Hours for the engine or a a time that you expect it will need to
be completed.
This is the hourly reserve that would be required to save to allow the Engine to be overhauled / replaced
when due under normal conditions.
Enter the Manufacturor's Recommend TBO Hours for the engine or a a time that you expect it will need to
be completed.
This is the hourly reserve that would be required to save to allow the Engine to be overhauled / replaced
Leave blank for fixed pitch propeller. Enter data below for consideration on a single-engine aircraft, or if a
multi-engine aircraft, use left engine and enter data for right engine below in Engine Two section.
Enter the Manufacturor's Recommend TBO Hours for the propeller or a a time that you expect it will need
to be completed.
This is the hourly reserve that would be required to save to allow the propeller to be overhauled / replaced
Enter the Manufacturor's Recommend TBO Hours for the propeller or a a time that you expect it will need
to be completed.
This is the hourly reserve that would be required to save to allow the propeller to be overhauled / replaced
Enter an expected general airframe reserve per hour of flight you would like to consider to accommodate
for any airframe maintenance beyond the cost of annual inspections.
Enter an expected general avionics reserve per hour of flight you would like to consider to accommodate
for any airframe maintenance beyond the cost of annual inspections. This can also be used to include
expectations for upgrades or replacement for wear and tear of items.
Enter an expected general overall aircraft reserve per hour of flight you would like to consider to
accommodate for any airframe maintenance beyond the cost of annual inspections.
This is the hourly cost of fuel that would be considered in wet rate evaluation of the aircraft per hour cost
of operations.
This is what the aircraft is actually costing per hour of operation without consideration of fuel costs
including all above costs.
This is what the aircraft is actually costing per hour of operation including consideration of fuel costs
including all above costs.
This is the total expense an owner would incur based on the above entered expected number of hours of
operation per year. This is not an "out of pocket" expense, but would represent the total cost including
reserves the aircraft realistically experienced without consideration of fuel costs.
ROUTE ANALISYS
ROUTE TIME ROUND TRESTIMATE $$$

SAN JOSE-TAMARINDO 01:00:00 AM $ 785.97
SAN JOSE-QUEPOS 12:35:00 AM $ 458.48
SAN JOSE-FORTUNA 12:45:00 AM $ 589.48
SAN JOSE-PEREZ ZELEDON 12:45:00 AM $ 589.48
SAN JOSE-NOSARA 01:00:00 AM $ 785.97
SAN JOSE-TAMBOR 12:40:00 AM $ 523.98
SAN JOSE-LIBERIA 01:00:00 AM $ 785.97
SAN JOSE-GOLFITO 01:20:00 AM $ 1,047.96
SAN JOSE-LIMON 01:10:00 AM $ 916.96
SAN JOSE-GUAPILES 12:35:00 AM $ 458.48

SAN JOSE-MANAGUA 01:40:00 AM $ 1,309.95
SAN JOSE-PANAMA CITY 02:40:00 AM $ 2,095.91
Personal Aircraft Hourly Operating
must be left as "zero". See the notes to the side of each item to determine if that is applicable to the item you are entering.

Yearly Hours 200
Fixed Costs
Storage Cost $700.00 $8,400.00

TBO Time 1600.00

Engine Two
TBO Time 0.00
Total Engine Reserve Per Hour

Allocation: $38.46

Propeller One
TBO Time 2000.00

Propeller Two
TBO Time 0.00

Allocation: $8.33
Airframe $20.00
Avionics $0.00
General
Total General Reserve Costs Per Hour $0.00
Allocation: $20.00
Gallons Used Per Hour 15

(Dry):
(Wet):
ospective owner consider what the hourly cost of operation for an aircraft they will be using would be in comparison with the number of hours per year
what an operational cost per hour will be experienced for a given aircraft. This can also be used to help evaluate if ownership or renting might be bette
ft with constant speed propellers or multiple-engines utilize the propeller and multiple engine options below. If using this for a single-engin
he side of each item to determine if that is applicable to the item you are entering.

Enter any monthly payments you have if the aircraft was purchased with a loan. If no loan is present, enter "0". You can also choose to ent
purchased outright and you desire to consider the value of the aircraft purchase price over time.
This results as the per hour fixed cost contribution to operation that would be required based on the number of hours flown per year inpu
Enter data below for consideration on a single-engine aircraft, or if a multi-engine aircraft, use left engine and enter data for right engine b
Leave blank for fixed pitch propeller. Enter data below for consideration on a single-engine aircraft, or if a multi-engine aircraft, use left en
in Engine Two section.
Enter an expected general airframe reserve per hour of flight you would like to consider to accommodate for any airframe maintenance be
Enter an expected general avionics reserve per hour of flight you would like to consider to accommodate for any airframe maintenance be
can also be used to include expectations for upgrades or replacement for wear and tear of items.
Enter an expected general overall aircraft reserve per hour of flight you would like to consider to accommodate for any airframe maintena
This is the hourly cost of fuel that would be considered in wet rate evaluation of the aircraft per hour cost of operations.
This is what the aircraft is actually costing per hour of operation without consideration of fuel costs including all above costs.
This is what the aircraft is actually costing per hour of operation including consideration of fuel costs including all above costs.
represent the total cost including reserves the aircraft realistically experienced without consideration of fuel costs.
represent the total cost including reserves the aircraft realistically experienced without consideration of fuel costs.
Personal Aircraft Hourly Operating Cost Calcula
This sheet is designed to help an owner or prospective owner consider what the hourly cost of operation for an aircraft they will be us
per year they will be flying.
It can be utilized to help realistically consider what an operational cost per hour will be experienced for a given aircraft. This can also b
be better options for a given aircraft.
Note: If utilizing this calculator for aircraft with constant speed propellers or multiple-engines utilize the propeller and mul
single-engine fixed pitch propeller some items must be left as "zero". See the notes to the side of each item to determine i
Yearly Hours 300
Fixed Costs

Storage Cost $0.00 $0.00

TBO Time 1600.00
Engine Two
TBO Time 0.00
Total Engine Reserve Per Hour Allocation: $38.46
Propeller One
TBO Time 2000.00
Propeller Two
TBO Time 0.00


Allocation: $8.33
Airframe $20.00
Avionics $0.00
General $0.00
Total General Reserve Costs Per Hour
Allocation: $20.00
Gallons Used Per Hour 15
Ground Operational Expenses
Airport Fees $ 12.00 $ 3,600.00
Landing Fees $ 10.00 $ 3,000.00
Pilot Part Time Services $ - $ -
Pilot Full Time Services $ 2,500.00 $ 30,000.00
Total Ground Ops: $ 122.00
Total Expense of Operation over the $86,638.46

Hours Expected from Above Yearly (Dry):
Total Expense of Operation over the $113,638.46

Hours Expected from Above Yearly (Wet):
nal Aircraft Hourly Operating Cost Calculator
ner consider what the hourly cost of operation for an aircraft they will be using would be in comparison with the number of hours
rational cost per hour will be experienced for a given aircraft. This can also be used to help evaluate if ownership or renting might
ant speed propellers or multiple-engines utilize the propeller and multiple engine options below. If using this for a
be left as "zero". See the notes to the side of each item to determine if that is applicable to the item you are entering.
Enter any monthly payments you have if the aircraft was purchased with a loan. If no loan is present, enter "0". You
can also choose to enter a monthly value if the aircraft was purchased outright and you desire to consider the value
of the aircraft purchase price over time.
This results as the per hour fixed cost contribution to operation that would be required based on the number of
hours flown per year input above.
Enter data below for consideration on a single-engine aircraft, or if a multi-engine aircraft, use left engine and enter
data for right engine below in Engine Two section.

Enter the Manufacturor's Recommend TBO Hours for the engine or a a time that you expect it will need to be
completed.
This is the hourly reserve that would be required to save to allow the Engine to be overhauled / replaced when due
under normal conditions.

Enter the Manufacturor's Recommend TBO Hours for the engine or a a time that you expect it will need to be
completed.
This is the hourly reserve that would be required to save to allow the Engine to be overhauled / replaced when due
under normal conditions.
Leave blank for fixed pitch propeller. Enter data below for consideration on a single-engine aircraft, or if a multi-
engine aircraft, use left engine and enter data for right engine below in Engine Two section.

Enter the Manufacturor's Recommend TBO Hours for the propeller or a a time that you expect it will need to be
completed.
This is the hourly reserve that would be required to save to allow the propeller to be overhauled / replaced when
due under normal conditions.
Enter the Manufacturor's Recommend TBO Hours for the propeller or a a time that you expect it will need to be
completed.
This is the hourly reserve that would be required to save to allow the propeller to be overhauled / replaced when
due under normal conditions.
Enter an expected general airframe reserve per hour of flight you would like to consider to accommodate for any
airframe maintenance beyond the cost of annual inspections.
Enter an expected general avionics reserve per hour of flight you would like to consider to accommodate for any
airframe maintenance beyond the cost of annual inspections. This can also be used to include expectations for
upgrades or replacement for wear and tear of items.
Enter an expected general overall aircraft reserve per hour of flight you would like to consider to accommodate for
any airframe maintenance beyond the cost of annual inspections.

This is the hourly cost of fuel that would be considered in wet rate evaluation of the aircraft per hour cost of
operations.
Expected average cost of Landing Services per Yearly Operations
Expected average cost of 1 hour services per expected Yearly time
Total Cost of Full Time Pilot Yearly
This is what the aircraft is actually costing per hour of operation without consideration of fuel costs including all
above costs.
This is what the aircraft is actually costing per hour of operation including consideration of fuel costs including all
above costs.
This is the total expense an owner would incur based on the above entered expected number of hours of operation
per year. This is not an "out of pocket" expense, but would represent the total cost including reserves the aircraft
realistically experienced without consideration of fuel costs.
This is the total expense an owner would incur based on the above entered expected number of hours of operation
per year. This is not an "out of pocket" expense, but would represent the total cost including reserves the aircraft
realistically experienced without consideration of fuel costs.
ROUTE ANALISYS
ROUTE TIME ROUND TRIP ESTIMATE $$$

SAN JOSE-TAMARINDO 02:00:00 AM $ 757.59
SAN JOSE-QUEPOS 01:00:00 AM $ 378.79
SAN JOSE-FORTUNA 01:30:00 AM $ 568.19
SAN JOSE-PEREZ ZELEDON 01:20:00 AM $ 505.06
SAN JOSE-NOSARA 02:00:00 AM $ 757.59
SAN JOSE-TAMBOR 01:00:00 AM $ 378.79
SAN JOSE-LIBERIA 02:00:00 AM $ 757.59
SAN JOSE-GOLFITO 02:10:00 AM $ 820.72
SAN JOSE-LIMON 01:40:00 AM $ 631.32
SAN JOSE-GUAPILES 01:00:00 AM $ 378.79
SAN JOSE-MANAGUA 03:30:00 AM $ 1,325.78
SAN JOSE-PANAMA CITY 05:00:00 AM $ 1,893.97

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Yearly Expected Operation (Hours)

Yearly Hours 400

Oil Change Increment 200

Storage Cost $2,500.00 $30,000.00

Hangar Utilities $150.00 $1,800.00

Aircraft Payment $0.00 $0.00

Annual Inspection $60,000.00

Total Fixed Costs Per Year: $116,800.00

Per Hour Fixed Cost: $292.00

Oil Change Cost Calculation

Oil Change Cost $6,000.00

Number Oil Changes Per Year 2

Expected Oil Change Expenses Per Year $12,000.00

Hourly Cost of Oil Changes: $30.00

Engine Reserve Per Hour Calculation

Current Engine Time (SMOH) 1000.00

TBO Time 3600.00

Flight Time to Engine Overhaul 2600.00

Estimated Engine Overhaul Cost $450,000.00

Engine Hourly Reserve Required: $173.08

Engine Reserve Per Hour Calculation

Current Engine Time (SMOH) 0.00

TBO Time 0.00

Flight Time to Engine Overhaul 0.00

Estimated Engine Overhaul Cost $0.00

Engine Hourly Reserve Required: $0.00

Total Engine Reserve Per Hour

Propeller Reserve Per Hour Calculation

Current Propeller Time (SMOH) 250.00

TBO Time 3600.00

Flight Time to Propeller Overhaul 3350.00

Estimated Propeller Overhaul Cost $100,000.00

Propeller Reserve Per Hour Calculation

Current Propeller Time (SMOH) 0.00

TBO Time 0.00

Flight Time to Propeller Overhaul 0.00

Estimated Propeller Overhaul Cost $0.00

Propeller Hourly Reserve Required: $0.00

Total Propeller Reserve Per Hour

General Reserve Costs to Allocate

Expected Fuel Burn Per Hour

Gallons Used Per Hour $75.00

Fuel Price Per Gallon $5.00

Total Fuel Per Hour: $375.00

Total Dry Hourly Cost of Operation: $564.93

Total Expense of Operation over the

Enter the expected yearly hours that will be flown.

Enter the number of hours between oil changes expected.

Enter any monthly expected hangar/tie-down/storage rent or cost.

Enter the yearly insurance cost.

Enter the expected cost of an annual inspection for the aircraft.

Enter expected cost of an oil/filter change including labor and parts.

Enter the Current Engine Tach Time

Enter the Current Engine Tach Time

Enter the Current Propeller Tach Time

Enter the Current Propeller Tach Time

Enter an expected average cost of fuel per gallon.

Yearly Expected Operation (Hours)

Oil Change Increment 50

Monthly Cost Yearly Cost

Storage Cost $600.00 $7,200.00

Hangar Utilities $150.00 $1,800.00