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Engine Operation Cost Comparison in U.S. Dollars
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Franklin |
GO-480 |
GSO-480 |
LS-1 |
LS-6 |
| Horsepower |
215 |
270 |
340 |
320 |
350 |
| Recommended T.B.O |
1000 |
1300 |
1300 |
1300 |
1300 |
| Overhaul cost |
$25,000 |
$35,000 |
$40,000 |
$7,000 |
$9,000 |
| Rate of Climb - Ft/Min |
450 |
700 |
1100 |
1075 |
1125 |
| Power Setting - MP/RPM |
22/2200 |
22/2600 |
32/2600 |
23/3300 |
23/3300 |
| Cruise Speed - IAS - MPH |
100 |
105 |
115 |
110 |
110 |
| Fuel consumption at cruise |
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Litre |
45.4 |
51.2 |
64.4 |
40.9 |
40.9 |
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U.S.Gal |
12.0 |
13.5 |
17.0 |
10.8 |
10.8 |
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Imp Gal |
10.0 |
11.3 |
14.2 |
9.0 |
9.0 |
| Range - Usable Fuel (U.S. Gallons) |
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70 |
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Hours |
5.8 |
5.2 |
4.1 |
6.5 |
6.5 |
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Miles |
584 |
544 |
474 |
714 |
714 |
| Fuel Octane Rating |
80/87 |
80/87 |
100 |
91 |
91 |
| Fuel Cost per U.S. Gallon |
$2.74 |
$2.74 |
$2.74 |
$1.93 |
$1.93 |
| Fuel Cost Per Hour |
$27.40 |
$30.88 |
$38.89 |
$17.37 |
$17.37 |
| Overhaul Cost Per Hour |
$25.00 |
$26.92 |
$30.77 |
$5.38 |
$6.92 |
| Total Fuel Plus Overhaul |
$52.40 |
$57.80 |
$69.65 |
$22.75 |
$24.29 |
| LS-1 Saveings per 1000 Hours |
$28,107 |
$35,048 |
$46,900 |
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$1,538 |
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Note: LS overhaul costs based on replacing engine with New (not overhauled) G.M. short block
Franklin
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G0-480
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