INTRODUCTION

This Guide to Operating Economics is a tool for estimating the cost of operating a new, typically-equipped, Cessna
Citation CJ4 The actual operating cost of an aircraft will vary according to mission profiles flown, types of airports used,
maintenance practices, geographical location and utilization. Cost can be higher for optional items ordered with the aircraft.

OPERATING CHARACTERISTICS
Altitude

Block
Speed

(nautical miles)

(feet)

(knots)

200
300
500
700
1,000
1,200
1,500
1,800

26,000
33,000
41,000
43,000
43,000
43,000
43,000
45,000

375
400
405
412
420
421
423
419

Stage
Length

Stage
Length

Altitude

Block
Speed

(US gal/hr)

(kilometer)

(meters)

(kilometers/hr)

(liters/hr)

269
245
186
173
171
169
168
155

371
556
927
1,297
1,853
2,224
2,780
3,336

7,925
10,058
12,497
13,106
13,106
13,106
13,106
13,716

695
741
751
764
778
780
784
776

1,018
927
704
655
647
640
636
587

Block
Fuel Flow

Block
Fuel Flow

1. Block speeds and block fuel flows are shown at high-speed cruise power for various stage lengths. Block speed includes the climb, cruise, and
descent portion of the flight only. Block fuel flows include an allowance for taxi and takeoff. The cruise altitudes shown are typical flight levels for the
specified stage lengths. Flight at lower altitudes will generally increase block speeds and fuel flows. Flight at higher altitudes or at reduced power
settings will generally decrease block speeds and fuel flows.
2. Block fuel flow includes 120 pounds (54 kilograms) of fuel for taxi/takeoff.

LABOR
Man-Hours 1
Labor Dollars ($102.00 shop rate)

Year 1

Year 2

Year 3

Year 4

Year 5

(per hour)

(per hour)

(per hour)

(per hour)

(per hour)

0.7
$71.40

0.8
$81.60

0.9
$91.80

1.0
$102.00

1.0
$102.00

1. Man-hours for scheduled and unscheduled maintenance based on Cessna Service Center flat rates for inspections and the examination of historical
maintenance records. These figures are averages based on a typical annual utilization of 400 flight hours and reflect the impact of warranty during
the first five years. Maintenance man-hours per flight hour can vary depending on utilization, and maintenance and operating practices.

PARTS

Year 1

Year 2

Year 3

Year 4

Year 5

(per hour)

(per hour)

(per hour)

(per hour)

(per hour)

$40.30

$40.30

$153.45

$153.45

$153.45

1. Parts costs are based on Cessna's ProParts, a cost control program. ProParts covers all parts requirements for the aircraft, including consumables,
unscheduled repairs, and avionics, for a fixed hourly rate. There may be additional charges of $20.25 for each landing cycle in excess of one landing
per flight hour. Transportation charges, labor, engine parts, fluids, and in-flight consumables are not included. All cost figures are shown in current
U.S. dollars and do not reflect the annual CPI adjustment calculated at the beginning of each calendar year.

ENGINE RESERVES
All Hours / Years

North America

Non-N. America

(per hour per engine)

(per hour per engine)

$137.11

$146.53

1. Engine reserves are based on Cessna's TapAdvantage Elite, a cost control program. TapAdvantage Elite covers labor and parts requirements for
major inspections (hot section and overhaul events), routine maintenance, and unscheduled repairs; engine rental for overhaul and unscheduled
events; engine removal and installation; recommended service bulletins; and transportation charges. There may be additional charges of $16.00 for
each engine cycle in excess of one cycle per flight hour. Some consumables and optional service bulletins are not included. All cost figures are
shown in current U.S. dollars and do not reflect the annual CPI adjustment calculated at the beginning of each calendar year.

DIRECT OPERATING COST

Dollars per Flight Hour for an Average 500 Nautical Mile (926 Kilometer) Stage Length and
400 Hours Annual Utilization
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Year 1
2
Fuel ($5.00 per US gallon)
$930.00
$930.00
$930.00
$930.00
Labor ($102.00 shop rate)
$71.40
$81.60
$91.80
$102.00
Parts (ProParts)
$40.30
$40.30
$153.45
$153.45
Engine Reserves (TapAdvantage Elite)
$274.22
$274.22
$274.22
$274.22
Total Direct Cost per Hour
$1,315.92
$1,326.12
$1,449.47
$1,459.67
$/nm (405 kt block speed)
$3.25/nm
$3.27/nm
$3.58/nm
$3.60/nm
$/km (751 km/hr block speed)
$1.75/km
$1.77/km
$1.93/km
$1.94/km

Year 5
$930.00
$102.00
$153.45
$274.22
$1,459.67
$3.60/nm
$1.94/km

1. All costs are shown in current dollars and do not reflect the impact of inflation. There may be other miscellaneous costs incurred on a per hour basis
that are related to the general operation of any aircraft. These costs are not shown due to their variability for each operator.
2. Fuel price is based on nationwide surveys of FBO prices at the date of this publication and is subject to change without notice.

FIXED ANNUAL COST

Personnel (2 pilots, including benefits)
Hangar Rental ($1,500 per month)
Hull Insurance (.20% of $8,900,000) 2
Liability & Medical Insurance 2
War Risk (hull and liability) 2
Initial / Recurrent Pilot Training
Total Fixed Cost per Year

Dollars per Year

Year 1
Year 2
$185,000
$185,000
$18,000
$18,000
$17,800
$17,800
$8,000
$8,000
$2,580
$2,580
N/C
$28,000
$231,380
$259,380

Year 3
$185,000
$18,000
$17,800
$8,000
$2,580
$28,000
$259,380

Year 4
$185,000
$18,000
$17,800
$8,000
$2,580
$28,000
$259,380

Year 5
$185,000
$18,000
$17,800
$8,000
$2,580
$28,000
$259,380

1. The fixed costs shown are based on recent national surveys and reflect average costs. All costs are shown in current dollars and do not reflect the
impact of inflation. Other fixed costs may be incurred on a periodic basis. These costs are not shown due to their variability for each operator.
2. Insurance rates assume the aircraft is flown by a well-qualified, professional crew with annual recurrency training. Liability rates are for $100 million
coverage. War Risk rates are for $50 million aggregate coverage and do not include coverage under the Federal Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of
2002. Rates and terms can vary significantly depending on pilot experience and the desired amount of coverage.

TOTAL ANNUAL BUDGET

Direct Cost (400 hours)
Fixed Cost
Total Annual Cost
$/nm (162,000 nm)
$/km (300,400 km)

Based on 400 Hours Annual Utilization

Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
$526,368
$530,448
$579,788
$231,380
$259,380
$259,380
$757,748
$789,828
$839,168
$4.68/nm
$4.88/nm
$5.18/nm
$2.52/km
$2.63/km
$2.79/km

Year 4
$583,868
$259,380
$843,248
$5.21/nm
$2.81/km

Year 5
$583,868
$259,380
$843,248
$5.21/nm
$2.81/km