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U-11A Aztec
- Seats
- 6 6
- Power
- 250 hp186 kW
- Cruise
- 149 kt277 km/h
About the U-11A Aztec
The Piper Aircraft U-11A Aztec is an American twin-engined fixed-wing aircraft configured with a low-wing monoplane layout. It accommodates between four and six occupants and is powered by two piston engines, serving general aviation operators as well as military forces.
Originating from a design inherited through corporate acquisitions in the nineteen-fifties, the prototype initially flew with a twin-tail configuration. Due to underwhelming performance during early testing, the airframe underwent a significant redesign that incorporated a single vertical stabilizer, an all-metal rear fuselage, and upgraded powerplants before entering production under its famous series names.
U-11A Aztec running costs
$459 an hour| Low | Typical | High | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel | $17,214 | $22,058 | $25,805 |
| Oil | $400 | $500 | $650 |
| Engine overhaul reserve | $6,667 | $7,917 | $10,384 |
| Propeller overhaul reserve | $1,833 | $2,167 | $2,500 |
| Annual inspection and maintenance | $5,000 | $7,000 | $9,000 |
| Hangar | $3,000 | $6,300 | $9,600 |
| Total | $34,114 | $45,942 | $57,939 |
| Per hour | $341 | $459 | $579 |
Engine
- Model
- 2 × Lycoming IO-540-C4B5
- Power
- 250 hp
- Overhaul
- 2,000 h / 12 yr
- Fuel burn
- 22.8 – 28.8 gal/h
- Fuel price
- $8.20 /US gal
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