BELL 222B Price and Operating Costs

Specifications
The BELL 222B, manufactured from 1982 - 1987, 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 139 KTS/159 MPH, and a 234 NM/269 SM seats-full range. The BELL 222B 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 222B is $645,000.00. A $322,500.00 loan over 120 months including $1343.75 per month in interest equates to a $16,171.35 per-period payment. Based on 450 annual owner-operated hours and $4.25-per-gallon fuel cost, the BELL 222B has total variable costs of $600,435.00, total fixed costs of $262,380.00, and an annual budget of $862,815.00. This breaks down to $1,917.37 per hour.