Piper PA-42 1000 Cheyenne 400
PAY4Turboprop Twin MediumCurated data · 2026-06The Piper PA-42-1000, sold as the Cheyenne 400, is a twin-engine executive turboprop produced between 1984 and 1993.
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Frequently asked questions about the cost
How much does it cost to operate the Piper PA-42 1000 Cheyenne 400 per hour?
Jet Tracker estimate: about US$ 3,167 per flight hour at 200 h/year, of which US$ 1,355 per hour is variable cost (fuel, engine program, maintenance reserves, fees) plus US$ 362,361 per year of fixed cost (crew, hangar, insurance, training).
How much does it cost per year to keep the Piper PA-42 1000 Cheyenne 400 flying 200 hours?
About US$ 633,331 per year (roughly R$ 3,368,053 at today's exchange rate), of which 43% is variable cost (depends on hours flown) and 57% is fixed cost (exists even with the aircraft parked).
How much fuel does the Piper PA-42 1000 Cheyenne 400 burn per hour, in cost?
About US$ 667 per flight hour, at the US$ 6.67 per gallon used in this simulation (reference price, not today's quote). Fuel is usually the largest variable cost item.
How much does the Piper PA-42 1000 Cheyenne 400 cost per nautical mile?
About US$ 9.05 per nautical mile, at a cruise speed of 350 kt. It is the right metric to compare aircraft of different speeds on the same route.
What is the difference between variable and fixed cost?
Variable cost only exists when the aircraft flies: fuel, engine program, hourly maintenance reserves and landing fees. Fixed cost exists even with the aircraft in the hangar: crew, hangarage, insurance, training and subscriptions. That is why total cost per hour falls the more hours per year the aircraft flies.
Estimates from the Jet Tracker cost engine under the assumptions shown in the calculator. They do not replace a quote from an operator, MRO or insurer.