BELL 205A1 Price and Operating Costs

Specifications
The BELL 205A1, manufactured from 1968-1980, requires a 1 person crew and can transport up to 7 passengers. The aircraft has a maximum operating altitude of 12,700', a normal cruise speed of 108 KTS/124 MPH, and a 293 NM/337 SM seats-full range. The BELL 205A1 has a 00' balanced field length and 00' landing distance. The cabin measures 04'04" high, 08'00" wide, and 08'07" long. It has a total baggage capacity of 68.00 ft^3; 40.00 ft^3 being internal and 28.00 ft^3 being external.

Pricing
Depending on numerous factors, the average price for a pre-owned BELL 205A1 is $2,000,000.00. A $1,000,000.00 loan over 120 months including $4166.67 per month in interest equates to a $50,143.71 per-period payment. Based on 450 annual owner-operated hours and $7.00-per-gallon fuel cost, the BELL 205A1 has total variable costs of $635,256.00, total fixed costs of $145,537.50, and an annual budget of $780,793.50. This breaks down to $1,735.10 per hour.