I have seen flying used R22's as low as $25K. I think you should look
around before spending $120-$140K on one. New, they go for about
$180K the last I checked. There is a 1200 hour major service that
costs about $80K to do. I hear it involves relplacing a lot of
expensive parts such as the main gearbox, rotor blades, etc.

The reason they are more money than a prop plane is because there is a
lot more to them and also because of product liability insurance. Its
a lot easier to get in trouble with a helicopter than a fixed wing.
And to add further insult to injury, fixed wings usually can carry a
great deal more cargo weight and get better mileage too.

Dennis.

NewsMonkey wrote:


I was told recently that a used R-22 Beta goes for around $120-$140K.
If this is true, why are they so much more expensive than prop aircraft?
Thanks.

Dennis Hawkins
n4mwd AT amsat DOT org (humans know what to do)

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