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340, 414 & 421
Most 414’s seem to have a useful load of 2,000#, less 200 gal fuel is 800# for passengers and baggage. That seems to leave room for four people, maybe five? I agree the extra 8 inches of cabin width is a luxury. What about you’re TAS, the 340 trues out at 200 to 205 kts at 2300 rpm, 30” MP and 17gph per side.
As for the cost of twins dropping like a brick, I am only too aware, I wonder where is will end. The 421 is a great plane, I saw a very good pilot barely live thru an engine failure on takeoff last year. He was single pilot, well under gross. I admit my hesitancy to move up to the 421 is due to their reputation, deserved or not, and on the planes SE characteristics.
I still confirm that I believe the 340 is the pick of the litter. Economical, good speed, sweet to fly and quite forgiving.
Just my opinion
Last edited by LifeisGood : 01-08-2008 at 03:56 AM.
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