Operating Cost Comparison

Direct Hourly Costs	C182	C210	C310
Fuel @ $2.00/gal	$26	$32	$60
Oil @ $4.00/qt	1	1	2
Scheduled 50-hour maintenance	4	6	10
Unscheduled maintenance	4	6	10
Amortized Hourly Costs	C182	C210	C310
Engine overhaul	$10	$14	$28
Miscellaneous engine maintenance	3	4	7
Vacuum pumps	1	1	3
Total Hourly Costs	$49	$64	$120
Annual Fixed Costs	C182	C210	C310
Annual inspection	$2,000	$3,000	$6,000
Insurance	1,500	2,000	3,000
Propeller overhaul @ 5 years	300	500	1,600
Paint and interior @ 5 years	1,600	2,000	2,400
Avionics maintenance, gyro OH	800	1,000	1,200
Hangar	1,800	1,800	3,000
Recurrent training	1,000	2,000	5,000
Total Annual Fixed Costs	$9,000	$12,300	$22,200
	C182	C210	C310
Total Cost/Hr @ 100 hours/year	$139	$187	$342
Total Cost/Hr @ 200 hours/year	94	126	231
Total Cost/Hr @ 300 hours/year	79