BELL 222A Price and Operating Costs

Specifications
The BELL 222A, manufactured from 1980 - 1981, requires a 2 person crew and can transport up to 5 passengers. The aircraft has a maximum operating altitude of 20,000', a normal cruise speed of 141 KTS/162 MPH, and a 402 NM/462 SM seats-full range. The BELL 222A has a 00' balanced field length and 00' landing distance. The cabin measures 04'09" high, 04'09" wide, and 06'09" long. It has a total baggage capacity of 40.00 ft^3; 03.00 ft^3 being internal and 37.00 ft^3 being external.

Pricing
Depending on numerous factors, the average price for a pre-owned BELL 222A is $500,000.00. A $250,000.00 loan over 120 months including $1041.67 per month in interest equates to a $12,535.93 per-period payment. Based on 450 annual owner-operated hours and $5.12-per-gallon fuel cost, the BELL 222A has total variable costs of $599,202.00, total fixed costs of $69,205.00, and an annual budget of $668,407.00. This breaks down to $1,485.35 per hour.