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Post subject: Re: 340 with runout engines  Posted: 10 May 2017, 16:31 |
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Username Protected wrote: Gary - glad to see you are enjoying 340AJ. How is it doing? Post a picture when you have a chance - would love to see it. Did 340AJ spend some time @ HPN as well? If yes, who owned it there?
The guy I sold it to was based at HPN - he flew it 15-20 hours and then sold it to Gary. The guy was not flying it since he spent most of his time in Europe.
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Post subject: Re: 340 with runout engines Posted: 10 May 2017, 16:49 |
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Username Protected wrote: Did 340AJ spend some time @ HPN as well? If yes, who owned it there?
The guy I sold it to was based at HPN - he flew it 15-20 hours and then sold it to Gary. The guy was not flying it since he spent most of his time in Europe. That was a beautiful bird.. I sat in it once to see if I 'fit' in a 340. The interior was so perfect.
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Post subject: Re: 340 with runout engines Posted: 10 May 2017, 19:09 |
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I second what Alex said. he built a fantastic plane and knows the 340 inside and out- I am the recipient of a solid airframe with a good pedigree. they are soooooo complex to maintain, but few other platforms will do what this does for the same capital- so yes, it's worth it. (the next step up is at least 2-3x the capital to buy). Alex! 340AJ is currently down for what appears to be a bearing that came apart in the right engine- having the engine torn down currently.  -but- cannot wait to get in the air again. I LOVE her. here is one of my favorite views:
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Post subject: Re: 340 with runout engines Posted: 10 May 2017, 22:16 |
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Username Protected wrote: I second what Alex said. he built a fantastic plane and knows the 340 inside and out- I am the recipient of a solid airframe with a good pedigree. they are soooooo complex to maintain, but few other platforms will do what this does for the same capital- so yes, it's worth it. (the next step up is at least 2-3x the capital to buy). Alex! 340AJ is currently down for what appears to be a bearing that came apart in the right engine- having the engine torn down currently. -but- cannot wait to get in the air again. I LOVE her. here is one of my favorite views: Thanks for the pic Gary. That is a beautiful bird - kind of miss it sometimes... hell of a magic carpet. I'm going to CAE for recurrent in NJ next month - maybe ill drop in for a visit...
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Post subject: Re: 340 with runout engines Posted: 10 May 2017, 23:30 |
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Username Protected wrote: Not seriously in the market. My money's going to family lawyers  Just surprised at what's a handsome 340 that isn't moving under $100k and kinda curious what it "should" bring I think they are one of the most underappreciated planes out there. The ramp appeal is great, and they handle really well. I have gotten to the point where I would put mine anywhere that a Bonanza would go with no issues, and spending 5 hours in it is not tiring in the least.
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Post subject: Re: 340 with runout engines Posted: 11 May 2017, 11:28 |
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Username Protected wrote: I second what Alex said. he built a fantastic plane and knows the 340 inside and out- I am the recipient of a solid airframe with a good pedigree. they are soooooo complex to maintain, but few other platforms will do what this does for the same capital- so yes, it's worth it. (the next step up is at least 2-3x the capital to buy). Alex! 340AJ is currently down for what appears to be a bearing that came apart in the right engine- having the engine torn down currently. -but- cannot wait to get in the air again. I LOVE her. here is one of my favorite views: Thanks for the pic Gary. That is a beautiful bird - kind of miss it sometimes... hell of a magic carpet. I'm going to CAE for recurrent in NJ next month - maybe ill drop in for a visit...
If I could only find a way to put Allison 250s on it, in lieu of the TSIO520. That would make it the last bird I'd ever own. I am a huge fan of Continental, but there's no comparison to turbines!
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Post subject: Re: 340 with runout engines Posted: 11 May 2017, 11:48 |
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Username Protected wrote:
If I could only find a way to put Allison 250s on it, in lieu of the TSIO520. That would make it the last bird I'd ever own. I am a huge fan of Continental, but there's no comparison to turbines!
Have you seen this? http://propjetaviation.com/Twin-Cessna- ... an2013.pdf
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Post subject: Re: 340 with runout engines Posted: 11 May 2017, 12:11 |
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Username Protected wrote: O&N closed - dunno if anyone is doing those conversions yea, I had read that. It is a very impressive mod, but for the price, I wouldnt think it would have much market appeal.
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Post subject: Re: 340 with runout engines Posted: 11 May 2017, 15:23 |
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Username Protected wrote: 2 passengers with Full fuel  where did you hear that?? And how many passengers does your RV8 hold with full fuel?  edit: I did a weight and balance calculation for demonstration purposes. With two 175 lb. people in the front and two 150 lb. people in the back, and 80 lbs. of baggage, I can takeoff with 180 gallons of fuel on board ( 200gallons is max). With a block fuel burn of 32gph at 190knots, that gives me 4.5 hours (855nm) of range with over an hour of reserve. Shave 120 lbs off of people and bags, and I can get full fuel range of over 1,000nm. Not too shabby on an old bird with STOL capabilities.
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Post subject: Re: 340 with runout engines Posted: 11 May 2017, 16:00 |
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Username Protected wrote: 2 passengers with Full fuel where did you hear that?? And how many passengers does your RV8 hold with full fuel? edit: I did a weight and balance calculation for demonstration purposes. With two 175 lb. people in the front and two 150 lb. people in the back, and 80 lbs. of baggage, I can takeoff with 180 gallons of fuel on board ( 200gallons is max). With a block fuel burn of 32gph at 190knots, that gives me 4.5 hours (855nm) of range with over an hour of reserve. Shave 120 lbs off of people and bags, and I can get full fuel range of over 1,000nm. Not too shabby on an old bird with STOL capabilities.
In the publication you posted...and poking fun at my Mosquito will not get you a ride
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Post subject: Re: 340 with runout engines Posted: 11 May 2017, 16:18 |
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Username Protected wrote: 2 passengers with Full fuel seems about right to me. If it could carry more than that with full tanks then it needs more tanks.
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Post subject: Re: 340 with runout engines Posted: 11 May 2017, 16:19 |
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Username Protected wrote:
In the publication you posted...and poking fun at my Mosquito will not get you a ride
LOL. Better not look at payload on a new King Air 250, it wont even carry a passenger with full fuel.
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