The Piper Cheyenne III has a variable operating cost of $2,399 per hour. It offers a range of 1,000 nautical miles and cruises at a normal speed of 275 knots (316 mph), with an average fuel burn of 118 gallons per hour. The cabin of the Cheyenne III measures 4’3″ high, 4’2″ wide, and 18’1″ long, delivering 327 cubic feet of interior volume. Designed to accommodate up to 9 passengers, the aircraft features a pressurized and spacious cabin with executive seating, offering a comfortable environment for both business and leisure travel. Requiring 4,200 feet for takeoff and 2,700 feet for landing, the Cheyenne III combines versatility with solid range and cruise performance, making it a dependable choice for operators needing access to a wide variety of airports.
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Piper Cheyenne III | Aircraft Ownership & Operating Costs Calculator
General Specifications
Typical Seating Capacity
1
/
6
Seat Full Range
1000
/
1151
Normal Cruise
275
/
316
Avg Pre Owned Price
818125
Cost Per NM
9
Sample Budget
Piper Cheyenne III
Sample Budget
| Annual Owner Hours | 200 hours per year | 325 hours per year |
|---|---|---|
| Mileage | 55000 NM | 89375 NM |
| Fuel Cost | $147500 | $239688 |
| Total Fixed Cost | $210500 | $210500 |
| Total Variable Cost | $479700 | $779512 |
| Total Hourly Cost | $3451 | $3046 |
UTILIZATION LEVELS
Typical Seating Capacity
55000
Total Hrs
55000
Mileage for Owner Hours (NM)
55000
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