Bell 230 Price and Operating Costs

Bell 230 Specifications

The bell 230, manufactured from 1992-1995, 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 142   KTS   /   163   MPH, and a 286 NM/329 SM seats-full range. The bell 230 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.

Bell 230 Price

Depending on numerous factors, the average price for a pre-owned bell 230 is $600,000. A $300,000 loan over 120 months including $1,250 per month in interest equates to a $15,043 per - period payment. Based on 300 annual owner - operated hours and $6 - per - GAL fuel cost, the bell 230 has total variable costs of $603,103, total fixed costs of $487,698, and an annual budget of $1,090,801 .This breaks down to $3,636 per hour.