Interesting point about the SE cost saving relative to the DOC of the whole aircraft including depreciation. It is probably still significant though... a PT6 costs a small fortune. I am sure Pilatus can come up with comparative figures for a PC12 v a King Air (which one could then take apart)
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The Kingair has hardly changed over the years. Do you spend nearly $5 million on a single engine PC12 and take the massive depreciation? (its a semi detached house at the end of the day) Or buy a Kingair a few years old which has just had fresh engines for 1/3 rd the price.
The Kingair will have got to a low depreciation point the PC12 wont.
Comparing new for new your arguement stands up but I know what I would do
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