http://www.risingup.com/forums/ aircraft owners, future aircraft owners, and wannabe aircraft owners. en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:31:38 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.risingup.com/forums/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.risingup.com/forums/ http://www.risingup.com/forums/airplane-ownership/2413-great-x-c-aircraft.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 07:24:46 GMT Hi Folks! New to the forum...appreciative of your help! I am in the market for an airplane...looking for your recommendations. Looking to spend in the area of $1600/month on ownership and operation and yes, I will finance it. I would imagine I am in a similar position as many in regards to... Hi Folks!
New to the forum...appreciative of your help!

I am in the market for an airplane...looking for your recommendations. Looking to spend in the area of $1600/month on ownership and operation and yes, I will finance it. I would imagine I am in a similar position as many in regards to the types of aircraft I am considering. It is mainly my wife and I travelling, on trip lengths of generally about 300nm, although I would like the occasional capability to fly to S Florida (I live in NC) which is 600nm. This would be an impossible stretch for all but a few airplanes with more than the relatively standard 50gal tanks. I would really like 4 passenger (2 couples~so about 600lb of people) capability over at least a 2 hour stretch with IFR reserves-this puts the useful load requirement at above 860 pounds or so. I also fly a lot of IFR, so a nice panel and GPS would be nice. The monthly budget with a $200/mo hangar relegates me to I would assume a less than $80k airplane.

So far, I have seriously considered the following: M20C/E/F, Arrow, Cherokee 235 or 180, C182, 50's and 60's Bonanza, Warrior, and Twin Commanche.

I have lots of experience and time in different airplanes, about 3000 hours total, but I do not have the ownership experience. I hope to receive some help from those of you experts that do! I don't feel insurance will be a problem acquiring, but I do not know exactly how much I can expect to pay for a V-tail, for example vs. a 235, and whether that will make the latter a much better buy. Help! ;)

If it helps, I am east coast based, and the only mountains I am flying over are those of the blue ridge. The airplane is for IFR X/C transportation up and down the east coast. I have been renting an Arrow IV with 72gals that has served our purposes QUITE well, especially with the long range that allows us to get to Miami nonstop. I would rather put the $2,000 per month in rental into our own airplane!

Thanks in advance for any inputs and help!
Cheers, Nick ]]> Airplane Ownership EaglDrivr http://www.risingup.com/forums/airplane-ownership/2413-great-x-c-aircraft.html http://www.risingup.com/forums/airplane-ownership/2412-emergency-airworthiness-directive.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:17:11 GMT EMERGENCY AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE DATE: November 16, 2009 AD #: 2009-24-51 This emergency airworthiness directive (AD) is sent to all owners and operators of all Teledyne Continental Motors (TCM) 240, 360, 470, and 520 series reciprocating engines. Background This emergency AD results from... EMERGENCY AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE

DATE: November 16, 2009
AD #: 2009-24-51
This emergency airworthiness directive (AD) is sent to all owners and operators of all Teledyne Continental Motors (TCM) 240, 360, 470, and 520 series reciprocating engines.

Background
This emergency AD results from TCM reporting three occurrences of rapid wear on the face of hydraulic lifters, part numbers (P/Ns) 657913, 657915, and 657916, at 5, 6, and 38 hours time-inservice. This condition, if not corrected, could result in loss of engine power and loss of control of the airplane.

Explanation of Relevant Service Information
We have reviewed and approved TCM Mandatory Service Bulletin (MSB) No. MSB09-08, dated November 3, 2009. The MSB describes procedures for inspecting engines for hydraulic lifters, P/Ns 657913, 657915, and 657916, and replacing those lifters if installed.

FAA’s Determination and Requirements of the Rule
We have identified an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on other TCM
engines of this same type design. This AD requires determining if hydraulic lifters, P/Ns 657913, 657915, and 657916, are installed, and replacing those lifters if installed. You must use the service information described previously to perform these actions.

Effective Date
(a) Emergency AD 2009-24-51, issued on November 16, 2009, is effective upon receipt.

Applicability
(b) This AD applies to all Teledyne Continental Motors (TCM) 240, 360, 470, and 520 series reciprocating engines with hydraulic valve lifters, part numbers (P/Ns) 657913, 657915, or 657916, installed. These engines are installed on, but not limited to, general aviation airplanes.

Unsafe Condition
(d) This AD results from TCM reporting three occurrences of rapid wear on the face of lifters, P/Ns 657913, 657915, and 657916, at 5, 6, and 38 hours time-in-service. We are issuing this AD to prevent excessive hydraulic lifter wear, which can result in loss of engine power and loss of control of the airplane. ]]> Airplane Ownership Denny of Oakland http://www.risingup.com/forums/airplane-ownership/2412-emergency-airworthiness-directive.html http://www.risingup.com/forums/airplane-ownership/2410-new-airplane-deductions-subcontractors.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:42:05 GMT i am relatively new to ga and have a question regarding airplane deduction. i am a registered nurse as well as my wife and we'd like to own a new plane such as a da42 or acclaim type s, but would need to be able to deduct this in order to afford. if we are subcontractors flying to a different location every week for different temporary jobs, would this be good enough for a deduction? i know you're not tax attorneys but i can't find any in my area to ask this general question. thanks for any ideas.:confused: ]]> Airplane Ownership poodlemaster http://www.risingup.com/forums/airplane-ownership/2410-new-airplane-deductions-subcontractors.html http://www.risingup.com/forums/airplane-ownership/2405-c172-commanche-250-a.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 02:50:02 GMT I am a low time pilot (200 hr. VFR). I recently came across a good deal on a nice Commanche 250. What amount of transition (dual time) should I allow? I'm paying cash for the plane so insurance is not a problem. I was thinking 10-20 hrs. dual. Are there any major issues to think about?
Thanks,
J ]]> Airplane Ownership jonrood http://www.risingup.com/forums/airplane-ownership/2405-c172-commanche-250-a.html http://www.risingup.com/forums/airplane-ownership/2404-piper-seneca-iis.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 02:16:08 GMT Anyone familiar with Piper Seneca II's from a performance/operating cost perspective?

How big of a deal is two gear up landings/on grass/ if properly repaired? ]]> Airplane Ownership wjgesq http://www.risingup.com/forums/airplane-ownership/2404-piper-seneca-iis.html