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Citation XLS Operating Costs

Sample annual operating cost summary.

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Annual Budget

The total annual budget for flying a Citation XLS private jet 200 hours per year is approximately $940,640 or $1,493,484 for flying 400 hours per year. The maximum speed of the Citation XLS is 496 mph, but with slower climb, cruise and descending speeds it is more likely to average 397 mph which would equate to an average cost per mile of approximately $11.85 at 200 hours per year. If you fly 400 hours per year, you can spread the total fixed costs over more flight hours which reduces your cost per mile to $9.41.

These budgets do not include the cost to purchase the jet, depreciation or the cost of capital (interest payments.)

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Sample Operating Budget

Cost	flying 200 hours/year	flying 400 hours/year
Direct Operating Costs (DOC)
Fuel Cost @ $7.23/gal Updated to Nat'l Avg Each Week	$345,594	$691,188
Maintenance	$72,799	$145,598
Engine Overhaul	$89,450	$178,900
Misc Crew/Landing/Handling	$40,000	$80,000
Miscellaneous Variable	$5,000	$10,000
Total Direct Operating Costs (DOC)	$552,843	$1,105,686
Fixed Costs
Crew	$243,195	$243,195
Crew Training	$27,757	$27,757
Hangar	$33,099	$33,099
Insurance	$21,710	$21,710
Jet Management	$48,000	$48,000
Miscellaneous Fixed	$14,036	$14,036
Total Fixed Costs	$387,797	$387,797
Total Annual Budget	$940,640	$1,493,484

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