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Post subject: Interesting 421C acquisition prospect  Posted: 11 Dec 2015, 21:25 |
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Ok, i'm on the fence whether to go turbine or piston. With that said, I looked at a '79 421C that has been out of the country for quite a few years in Central America and Germany, came back in 2010, has a bit of a checkered past, but has been reasonably well maintained for the last 3 years. It shows well. I'm scratching my head  how a reasonable purchase value can be assigned to it. I need a long distance runner, just not too sure how to look at this candidate. Again, it shows well, has mid-time engines, ok avionics (Garmin 530W, 430W, 800 A/P) just not sure...
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Post subject: Re: Interesting 421C acquisition prospect Posted: 11 Dec 2015, 22:00 |
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Username Protected wrote: Ok, i'm on the fence whether to go turbine or piston. With that said, I looked at a '79 421C that has been out of the country for quite a few years in Central America and Germany, came back in 2010, has a bit of a checkered past, but has been reasonably well maintained for the last 3 years. It shows well. I'm scratching my head how a reasonable purchase value can be assigned to it. I need a long distance runner, just not too sure how to look at this candidate. Again, it shows well, has mid-time engines, ok avionics (Garmin 530W, 430W, 800 A/P) just not sure... Is this the sketchy one in Leesburg? If so, definitely was a drug runner with that full STOL kit. Low recent utilization. We ran away after 15 minutes but really liked the heli mechanic. I wouldn't pay more than $175k for it and then plan on another 200 in catch up. One of those motors was super sketchy btw
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Post subject: Re: Interesting 421C acquisition prospect Posted: 11 Dec 2015, 22:06 |
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Turbine. Best thing that happend to me is a condescending email from the short twin cessna sales guru. Befor the email I was seriously thinking 421, afterwards I felt nothing but shame  as I found the best long range twin turbine out there...at no greater opex than the C421.
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Post subject: Re: Interesting 421C acquisition prospect Posted: 11 Dec 2015, 22:13 |
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Username Protected wrote: Ok, i'm on the fence whether to go turbine or piston. With that said, I looked at a '79 421C that has been out of the country for quite a few years in Central America and Germany, came back in 2010, has a bit of a checkered past, but has been reasonably well maintained for the last 3 years. It shows well. I'm scratching my head how a reasonable purchase value can be assigned to it. I need a long distance runner, just not too sure how to look at this candidate. Again, it shows well, has mid-time engines, ok avionics (Garmin 530W, 430W, 800 A/P) just not sure... Is this the sketchy one in Leesburg? If so, definitely was a drug runner with that full STOL kit. Low recent utilization. We ran away after 15 minutes but really liked the heli mechanic. I wouldn't pay more than $175k for it and then plan on another 200 in catch up. One of those motors was super sketchy btw
Same one...maybe find a $$$ stash under the commode!
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Post subject: Re: Interesting 421C acquisition prospect Posted: 11 Dec 2015, 22:14 |
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Username Protected wrote:
Best thing that happend to me is a condescending email from the short twin cessna sales guru.
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I dont care what you say....Thats Funny! 
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Post subject: Re: Interesting 421C acquisition prospect Posted: 11 Dec 2015, 22:20 |
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Username Protected wrote: Turbine. Best thing that happend to me is a condescending email from the short twin cessna sales guru. Befor the email I was seriously thinking 421, afterwards I felt nothing but shame as I found the best long range twin turbine out there...at no greater opex than the C421. Erwin, I know of which short guy you speak....I'm leaning in the Jet A direction
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Post subject: Re: Interesting 421C acquisition prospect Posted: 11 Dec 2015, 22:29 |
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Username Protected wrote: Turbine. Best thing that happend to me is a condescending email from the short twin cessna sales guru. Befor the email I was seriously thinking 421, afterwards I felt nothing but shame as I found the best long range twin turbine out there...at no greater opex than the C421. Erwin, I know of which short guy you speak....I'm leaning in the Jet A direction
Jerry, you have a right splendid given name, don't let your affinity for it take you down the wrong road! 
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Post subject: Re: Interesting 421C acquisition prospect Posted: 11 Dec 2015, 22:33 |
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HaHaHa, Erwin, you're a class act!  Wish i could afford a -10 Merlin...
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