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CE.43 Guépard
- Seats
- 5 5
- Power
- 250 hp186 kW
- Cruise
- 151 kt280 km/h
- Built
- 43 43
About the CE.43 Guépard
The Cerva CE.43 Guépard is a fixed-wing cabin monoplane designed in France as an all-metal derivative of an earlier wooden aircraft. Built to accommodate four or five people, it is suited for general private transport and utility roles, relying on a single piston engine to drive a variable-pitch propeller.
Created through a partnership between Siren SA and Wassmer, the aircraft made its debut in the early 1970s and was showcased at a major Parisian aerospace exhibition. Government agencies acquired examples for communications and training duties, while private customers began receiving theirs mid-decade. Although two additional variants featuring alternative powerplants were developed, full manufacturing ceased when the primary industrial partner went into liquidation.
CE.43 Guépard running costs
$266 an hour| Low | Typical | High | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel | $8,607 | $10,988 | $12,902 |
| Oil | $200 | $250 | $325 |
| Engine overhaul reserve | $3,333 | $3,958 | $5,192 |
| Propeller overhaul reserve | $917 | $1,083 | $1,250 |
| Annual inspection and maintenance | $3,000 | $4,000 | $5,000 |
| Hangar | $3,000 | $6,300 | $9,600 |
| Total | $19,057 | $26,579 | $34,269 |
| Per hour | $191 | $266 | $343 |
Engine
- Model
- Lycoming IO-540-C4B5
- Power
- 250 hp
- Overhaul
- 2,000 h / 12 yr
- Fuel burn
- 11.4 – 14.4 gal/h
- Fuel price
- $8.20 /US gal
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