The Piper Cheyenne I has a variable operating cost of $2,021 per hour. It offers a range of 800 nautical miles, a normal cruise speed of 250 knots (288 mph), and an average fuel burn of 85 gallons per hour. The cabin of the Piper Cheyenne I measures 4’3″ high, 4’2″ wide, and 10’10” long, providing 197 cubic feet of interior space. Designed to accommodate up to 6 passengers, the pressurized cabin offers a comfortable environment for short to mid-range travel. With a takeoff requirement of just 3,500 feet and a landing distance of 2,400 feet, the Cheyenne I can access smaller airports with ease while maintaining solid cruise performance and operating efficiency.
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Description
Piper Cheyenne I | Aircraft Ownership & Operating Costs Calculator
General Specifications
Typical Seating Capacity
1
/
5
Seat Full Range
800
/
921
Normal Cruise
250
/
288
Avg Pre Owned Price
790947
Cost Per NM
8

Sample Budget
Piper Cheyenne I
Sample Budget
Annual Owner Hours | 200 hours per year | 325 hours per year |
---|---|---|
Mileage | 42000 NM | 68250 NM |
Fuel Cost | $106250 | $172656 |
Total Fixed Cost | $204200 | $204200 |
Total Variable Cost | $404250 | $656906 |
Total Hourly Cost | $3042 | $2650 |
UTILIZATION LEVELS
Typical Seating Capacity
42000
Total Hrs
42000
Mileage for Owner Hours (NM)
42000
HOURLY VARIABLE COST
ANNUAL FIXED COST
$
370,000
$
40,800
$
$
$
108,000
$
$
610,000
$
503,813
$
106,188
ANNUAL VARIABLE COST
28,375
$
177,344
$
72,000
27,625
44,375
0
0
72,000
$
98,750
$
40,625
$
388,719
ANNUAL BUDGET
$
494,906
MONTHLY BUDGET
$
41,242