Here's a really nice 1500 hour CJ3 asking $3.9MM.
https://www.controller.com/listings/air ... tation-cj3

When I bought my PC12 in 2013 this CJ3 would have had an asking price of $5.7MM-$6MM. With such low hours.... maybe more.

I know of a PC12 that had a lightening strike. 45K. All covered by insurance.

I’m not sure about that, but considering it wasn’t much more than that new in 2006, I doubt it. When I get to the office I’ll see if I have a book laying around from 2013. I’m guessing mid $4’s

Your point is true though, the PC 12 holds its value better than almost anything.

There were no CJ3s less than $5mm in 2013. I promise.... I tried really hard.

The thread title is "Best t-prop or jet for $1.3m". It's gonna be hard to find a PC-12 or CJ3 for 1.3mm (or if you did, you wouldn't want it).

So, assuming you stay in the budget zone, how relevant is (economic) depreciation anyway? Almost all of the value at this range (for a t-prop or jet) will rest in the engines.

How in the heck do you do a HSI on a PT6 for $7k?

You pay uncle Vinnie

Same way you carry 8 passengers in a PC12!

I know of a PC12 that had a lightening strike. 45K. All covered by insurance.

I just spoke with my friend who had the PC12 lighting strike. Cost him $2K.

Same way you carry 8 passengers in a PC12!

Michael,

I believe your number! I was talking to the DOM at Cutter at ADS the other day about this and he told me to expect only a bit more on my engine when its time (but, of course, that would include their R/R to send to the OH facility - and I like your strategy better).

Sounds like the secrets were 1)have (CC) an advocate. 2) Be hands on. I like it.

PC12 engine (both variants, -B and -P) are flat rated so far down from it's actual ITT limits that I'd find it hard to believe if they really required major work on a HSI - the HS just doesn't get very H.

Actually they are not. I'm on the POPA boards, guys like Brent, John, Jack, and Jason report similar costs on a per hour/per mile basis.

As I note above my HSI was very good. I can tell you now, that dem folks are getting business because of the process I used. They're also very good at what they do. They're honest folks in Tunica.........My travel expense should be added to that HSI inspection..........but then again, so should flying to a service center.

My annual and maintenance last year was right at 45k. That's not chump change. I don't skimp, but I only do an annual.



I see very different numbers on the CJ3, but I'm ONLY reviewing the CJ3. CJ3, 4 and P300 are the only airplanes I am considering as a replacement. All of those are double the cost on a per mile basis.



I disagree with that statement. Many folks I know have a management company overseeing the maintenance. Self managed is a totally different picture. I know quite a few PC12 owners and the three best PC12 pilots/instructors are on my speed dial. Their clients numbers mirror mine.