Cost of operating a Skyhawk

We have a 5-way partnership in a IFR '64 172 based at CNH. We split
$300/mo for fixed cost.

Breakdown:
$120/mo hanger (cheap hanger rent here)
$125/mo for insurance (4th and 5th
partner really increases the premiums)
$700/yr for annual

We charge $35 for operating costs. (Gas at CNH is $2.51 right now.)
Gives us about $20 for gas, $10 for engine reserve on a new 180HP O360,
and $5 for maintenance. This always brings us up short, as annuals
usually are between $2000 and $3000.

vincent p. norris wrote:
Can anyone who owns a Cessna 172 tell me approximately what it costs
per hour to operate--fuel, oil, normal maintenance, engine overhaul
fund?

Thanks.

vince norris


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