Cost of Ownership
Cost of Ownership
ICON A5
ICON A5
With the versatility of operating on or off airport as well as the flexibility to use either 91 octane auto gas or 100LL AvGas, the ICON A5 has some of the lowest operating costs of any small aircraft. The A5’s Rotax 912 iS engine is one of the most widely utilized, reliable, and efficient engines in General Aviation, making it a perfect choice for adventure flying.
Fixed Costs | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
Insurance (% year average) | $983 | $11,800 |
100 hr Inspection (or annual) | $467 | $5,600 |
Hangar / Tie Down | $500 | $6,000 |
Wash / Detailing | $100 | $1,200 |
| Avionics Subscription | $38 | $450 |
Monthly Fixed Costs | $2,017 |
Insurance cost varies according to pilot experience & hull value
Assumes activation of all available avionics subscriptions
Variable Costs | Total Cost | Interval | Hourly Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel | $6/gal | 4.25 gal/hr | $26 |
| 50 hour Inspections / Oil Changes | $560 | 50 hours | $11 |
| Oil | $6 | 10 hours | $1 |
Reserves: | |||
Unscheduled Maintenance (Service Bulletins/Ads/etc) | $30 | 1 hour | $30 |
IPS Inspection/Repack | $9,400 | 8 years | $12 |
| Engine Overhaul (or replacement) | $20,000 | 2,000 hours | $10 |
| Engine Rubber Replacement | $5,600 | 5 years | $11 |
| Airframe Overhaul (estimated) | $13,000 | 2,000 hours | $7 |
| Propeller Inspection (estimated) | $1,000 | 2,000 hours | $1 |
Total Variable Cost per Hour | $113 |
This chart is provided to you as a service by ICON Aircraft. Costs based on 100 hours of flight time annually. It is strongly recommended that you adapt the assumptions to your particular circumstances (e.g., different insurance rates depending on location and pilot qualifications, fuel prices, shop rates for labor, tie-down or hangaring fees). You are the sole judge of your ownership situation. Consult with your accountant on how an aircraft purchase will impact your personal financial situation. ICON Aircraft cannot accept any responsibility for the accuracy of these materials, including, but not limited to, the formulas contained herein and any and all assumptions made.
Fixed Costs:
Insurance (5 year average)
100 hr Inspection (or Annual)
Hangar / Tie Down
Wash / Detailing
Avionics Subscription
Monthly Fixed Costs
Monthly:
$983
$467
$500
$100
$38
$2,017
Annual:
$11,800
$5,600
$6,000
$1,200
$450
Insurance cost varies according to pilot experience & hull value
Assumes activation of all available avionics subscriptions
Variable Costs:
Fuel
50 hour Inspections / Oil Changes
Oil
Reserves:
Unscheduled Maintenance
(Service Bulletins/Ads/etc)
IPS Inspection/Repack
Engine Overhaul (or replacement)
Engine Rubber Replacement
Airframe Overhaul (estimated)
Propeller Inspection (estimated)
Total Variable Cost per Hour
Total Cost:
$6/gal
$560
$6
$30
$9,400
$20,000
$5,600
$13,000
$1,000
Interval:
4.25 gal/hr
50 hours
10 hours
1 hour
8 years
2,000 hours
5 years
2,000 hours
2,000 hours
Hourly Cost:
$26
$11
$1
$30
$12
$10
$11
$7
$1
$113
This chart is provided to you as a service by ICON Aircraft. Costs based on 100 hours of flight time annually. It is strongly recommended that you adapt the assumptions to your particular circumstances (e.g., different insurance rates depending on location and pilot qualifications, fuel prices, shop rates for labor, tie-down or hangaring fees). You are the sole judge of your ownership situation. Consult with your accountant on how an aircraft purchase will impact your personal financial situation. ICON Aircraft cannot accept any responsibility for the accuracy of these materials, including, but not limited to, the formulas contained herein and any and all assumptions made.
