DHC-6 WIPLINE 13000 FLOATS

Float Plane

Estimated cost to own

A rough rule-of-thumb estimate for owning this aircraft outright — your actual costs will vary with insurance, location, and how much you fly.

Insurance (≈1% of hull value)

$3,200/yr

Hangar / tie-down (typical)

$3,000/yr

Annual inspection (typical)

$2,000/yr

Operating @ 75 hrs/yr (fuel + reserves, ~$150/hr)

$11,250/yr