Cheapest Twin to Maintain?

[alphamatt]

Hi,

Which twin would you say is the cheapest 6 seater twin to maintain yearly?


How much roughly excluding insurance would it cost to maintain basing it on about 40hrs per year flying.

Matt :ok:

[411A]

Generally speaking, Twin Comanche.
As to cost, it very much depends on the original condition when purchased, and just how much 'catch-up' maintenance you must accomplish.

If we look at other airplanes, some can also be quite economic.
My 411A, for example.
On the other hand, I fixed nearly everythoing just after purchase, so it has been reasonably trouble-free since then (twelve years ago).

Pays your money, takes your chances.:}

[englishal]

I'd budget £15,000 pa. fixed costs as a starter.

So on 40 hrs per year, that'd add a whopping £375 per hour over and above running costs (Say £125 per hour = £500 per hour!).

Might as well rent or increase utilisation.