SONEX COST ESTIMATES / ACTUALS

NOTE: Data assumes conventional gear, dual sticks and 120hp Jabiru 3300 engine.
 

Date Item US$ AU$ Rate   Comments
2005-01-10 plans 643 864 0.74   Plans + postage
2005-02-05 kit deposit 4,000 5,223 0.77    
             
2005-06-27 avery tools 199 265 0.75   Drill bits, clecos etc.
2005-07-04 wicks hardware kit 604 817 0.74   Nuts & Bolts etc. (refer to newbie question #11)
2005-07-08 die grinder   105      
2005-07-08 vans cabin vents 74 103 0.72    
             
2005-08-04 kit balance 9,091 11,898 0.76   Includes US$400 crating + US$100 extra angle shipping
             
2005-09-23 import taxes (GST)   1,906      
2005-09-27 freight   3,618     C&H freight, Oshkosh -> Launceston (~2,500 to MEL)
             
  Jabiru 3300 engine 14,400 19,200      
  Propeller 695 900      
  Aerocarb 395 500      
  Air filter 50 100      
             
  X-Air Comm Radio 1,100 1,500     X-Air radio includes vox intercom, Aussie made
  MicroAir T2000SFL 1,100 1,500     Required for controlled airspace, Aussie made
             
  Stratomaster Ultra-X 1,498 2,000     Great value glass cockpit PFD & EIS (B&W, no AH)
             
  TOTAL COST   $50,500