wrote:
vincent p. norris wrote:

Can anyone who owns a Cessna 172 tell me approximately what it costs
per hour to operate--fuel, oil, normal maintenance, engine overhaul
fund?

DIRECT OPERATING COST:
Figure 8 gal fuel/hr @ $3.00/gal = $24/hr

Our '65 0-300D burns 9 and runs on Mogas, where available.

Figure $16000 for engine overhaul, 2000 hr TBO = $8/hr

Because of the above, ours is 1800 hr TBO...

Figure usage related maintenance = maybe $2/hr (assuming you do your own oil
changes)
TOTAL DIRECT OPERATNG COSTS = $34/hr

It seeps more than it burns...

FIXED COSTS:
Tiedown/hangar, could be anywhere from free to $500/mo. Lets say tiedown at
$100/mo = $1200/yr

We pay $100 a month for a shared 3 plane hanger. T-hangers in the area
(when available) are $65-$75 a month.

Insurance will depend upon pilot experience and hull value. Let's say
$800/yr

Under $700

Annual inspection and other maintenance: When we had a 172 I think it
averaged around $1600/yr. (including avionics).

Going in for the 2 year transponder thingie Monday. Previous transponder
failed and was replaced (exchange) with a higher output model for under
$700. Owner assisted annuals currently run $200.