The MD 902 Explorer, manufactured from 1998 – to present, requires a 1 person crew and can transport up to 7 passengers. The aircraft has a maximum operating altitude of 20,000′, a normal cruise speed of 128 KTS/147 MPH, and a 330 NM/380 SM seats-full range. The MD 902 Explorer has a 00′ balanced field length and 00′ landing distance. The cabin measures 04’00” high, 04’09” wide, and 06’03” long. It has a total baggage capacity of 35.00 ft^3; 00.00 ft^3 being internal and 35.00 ft^3 being external.
Summary
Aircraft Type
MD 902 Exlplorer
Base Aircraft Price (USD)
Inquire
Direct Operating Cost
$ 988
DOC / nm
$ 7.54
DOC / nm / Seat
$ 0.94
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)
131
Max Range (nm)
317
Useful Load (lbs)
3125
Total Seats
8
Cockpit
2
Standard Cabin Seats
6
Max Cabin Seats
6
Min Crew
1
Flight Deck (Base Spec)
Garmin G500H
Flight Rules
VFR
Certification
FAA / EASA
OEM Verification
Un-Verified
Performance
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)
131
Long Range Cruise (ktas)
131
Max Range (nm)
317
Range Seats Full (nm)
317
Endurance (hrs)
3.4
Max Climb Rate (fpm)
2120
Service Ceiling (ft)
21200
Hover IGE (ft)
10650
Hover OGE (ft)
8780
Weights
MTOW (lbs)
6500
MTOW External Load (lbs)
6900
Max External Load (lbs)
3000
BEW (lbs)
3375
Useful Load (lbs)
3125
Fuel Capacity (lbs)
1065
Useful Load Max Fuel (lbs)
2151
Pricing
Depending on numerous factors, the average price for a pre-owned MD 902 Explorer is $0.00. A $0.00 loan over 120 months including $0 per month in interest equates to a $0.00 per-period payment. Based on 450 annual owner-operated hours and $5.12-per-gallon fuel cost, the MD 902 Explorer has total variable costs of $472,684.50, total fixed costs of $230,346.00, and an annual budget of $703,030.50. This breaks down to $1,562.29 per hour.
