What a Maule costs to own in Canada
A STOL bush aircraft — floats, skis and hard backcountry use are the real cost drivers. Below is a realistic starting point for the running costs — then use the full ownership calculator to plug in your own hangar, insurance and flying hours.
Fuel
About 10 US gal/hour in cruise. At roughly $2.2/litre for 100LL that's ~$83 per flying hour before oil.
Maintenance & reserve
Routine maintenance plus an hourly engine-overhaul reserve so the eventual overhaul isn't a five-figure surprise. Set the reserve in the calculator.
Hangar & annual
Hangar or tie-down and the mandatory annual inspection are due whether you fly or not — the biggest fixed costs for most owners.
Insurance
Driven by the insured value and your experience in type. Complex, retractable and float aircraft cost more to insure than a simple trainer.
Estimates for planning only. Fuel figures are typical cruise numbers; real costs vary with the individual aircraft, engine, avionics, how it's flown and where it's based. Not financial advice.
How much does a Maule cost per hour to fly in Canada?
In fuel alone, a Maule burns roughly 10 US gallons an hour, which at about $2.2/litre for 100LL is around $83 per flying hour. Add oil, an engine-overhaul reserve and maintenance to get your true hourly cost — the calculator does the full math.
What are the fixed costs of owning a Maule?
The costs that come due whether you fly or not: hangar or tie-down, insurance, and the mandatory annual inspection. For a typical piston single in Canada these commonly land in the low-to-mid four figures each per year, more for complex, retractable, float or high-value aircraft.
Is a Maule expensive to maintain?
A STOL bush aircraft — floats, skis and hard backcountry use are the real cost drivers.