Now it’s an electrical system, so they have to replace the mechanical system with an electrical system. All the older planes before the G5 were a cable system. The G1s and early G2s are more expensive because you have to redo some composite work to reseal the fiberglass and repaint. The biggest cost is repacking the parachute every 10 years, which runs about $15,000 to $18,000 depending on which generation aircraft you have. Maintenance is more expensive on a Cirrus because of its many safety features. In comparison, they charge $110 an hour for their 1975 172M and $160 an hour for their 1977 182Q.
Mohawk Flying Club charges $210 an hour, Tach time wet for the SR20. Starting with the G6 in 2017, the SR20 is powered by a 215-hp IO-390. Early generations were powered by a 200-hp IO-360 that burns about 12 gph, although Randy said at altitude, rich of peak, they are burning close to 8.5 gph. The purchase price on a SR20 ranges from about $200,000 for an early model to more than $500,000 for one just a few years old.įor that investment you’ll get a roomy, four-seat aircraft that cruises at 150 knots.
It’s attractive to clubs interested in high-end aircraft that are modern, comfortable, fast, and offer the latest safety features. It is not the aircraft for a club whose mission is to only offer affordable aircraft. The Cirrus SR20 debuted in 1999 and transformed the general aviation industry, offering a fast aircraft made with composite material, featuring a glass panel and an aircraft parachute system. Club Vice President Randy McClary and Member Lewis Butler share why they’re giddy about the club’s newest addition. The SR20 delivers all that in a package with advanced avionics and safety features. They were looking for something less than 20 years old, that had composite construction, and had plenty of curb appeal. Ford International Airport (GRR) in Grand Rapids Michigan decided adding a third airplane made sense, their extensive process to determine the right aircraft led them to the Cirrus SR20. When the Mohawk Flying Club based at Gerald R. The Aircraft Spotlight feature looks at an airplane type and evaluates it across six areas of particular interest to flying clubs and their members: Operating Cost, Maintenance, Insurability, Training, Cross-Country, and Fun Factor.
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