Originally Posted by
Deanna41
C150 Operating Costs
Engine (replace every 5 years) $27000.00
Propeller (replace every 7 years) $8000.00
100 hourly $2000.00 (Also not I am planning on flying 100 hours per year and the results indicate this)
SIDS $5000 (Every 3 years)
Fuel 98 litres=$171 per 5 hours or $34.00 per hour
Oil= 6 quarts at $13.00 a quart = $78.00
Assuming use 17 quarts for 100 hours= 17 =$1326.00
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In Oz land
Both T.C.M. & Lycoming have a "recommended" 12 year overhaul period. 1700/2000 & 2000 hr TBO also. I would put aside $75K for this including fitment - this can be extended "On Condition".
Props from memory are 6 years TBO & plan on $1,200 - $1,500.
100 hly/anual on a average $3,000/$3,500 per year (always something to change/do)
SID's many not required to be done (depends on CASA areas local interpretation) - the ones required vary in years/hours, the small ones are included in the above 100hly figure. The others mostly @5 year intervals from memory will add around an extra $1,000 on a C150 for the inspection/s - repairs are an unknown.
Fuel for budget figures use 60 lt per hour (1 lt per minute) for oil 2 lt per 10 hours (this covers your 50 hr oil change also).
* Spend good money on a FULL pre-purchase - avoid the engine that has been sitting for along time or get it bulkstripped.