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Post subject: Re: Cessna 340BS Posted: 03 Apr 2017, 22:06 |
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In turbulence or ice, I like to rest my knee on the trim wheel so I can feel the AP working. It really is in the perfect spot.
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Post subject: Re: Cessna 340BS Posted: 03 Apr 2017, 23:10 |
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Joined: 07/06/14 Posts: 2978 Post Likes: +1967 Location: MA
Aircraft: Cessna 340A
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Username Protected wrote: One thing I'd add to your list is that the trim setting on landing is the same setting for takeoff (in our 421)...missing trim on the checklist is a non-event. These planes aren't as 'difficult' as they're made out to be.
Mine is very different. Resetting takes a few seconds (up) with the electric trim before takeoff. I generally land with full flaps. Not that it's unflyable if I forget, it just takes some force to rotate and fly off.
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Post subject: Re: Cessna 340BS Posted: 04 Apr 2017, 00:40 |
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Joined: 07/04/11 Posts: 1712 Post Likes: +242 Company: W. John Gadd, Esq. Location: Florida
Aircraft: C55 Baron
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Username Protected wrote: Those motors could benefit from a little tuning. They'll last longer, will be more reliable, and you and your plane will be happier. I would be glad to talk you through it if that is helpful. Fun ride. Always happy to learn.
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Post subject: Re: Cessna 340BS Posted: 30 Apr 2017, 09:07 |
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Joined: 02/17/10 Posts: 600 Post Likes: +822 Company: JCrane, Inc. Location: KVES
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I like the appearance of the 340, even more so than the 421. It's tall & nicely proportioned. And that is a purty one! The only "complaint" I hear now & then in the 421 (I wonder if the 340 may be similar) is that the copilot seat can't slide back far enough for the long legged guys, because of the bulkhead behind the seat. This comes from non-pilot folks who want to avoid inadvertantly resting their hooves on the rudder pedals, while a pilot instinctively tends to be in position to fly the plane if necessary.
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Post subject: Re: Cessna 340BS Posted: 30 Apr 2017, 10:35 |
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Joined: 07/04/11 Posts: 1712 Post Likes: +242 Company: W. John Gadd, Esq. Location: Florida
Aircraft: C55 Baron
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Username Protected wrote: I like the appearance of the 340, even more so than the 421. It's tall & nicely proportioned. And that is a purty one! The only "complaint" I hear now & then in the 421 (I wonder if the 340 may be similar) is that the copilot seat can't slide back far enough for the long legged guys, because of the bulkhead behind the seat. This comes from non-pilot folks who want to avoid inadvertantly resting their hooves on the rudder pedals, while a pilot instinctively tends to be in position to fly the plane if necessary. I'm not sure. I do my best to avoid the copilot seat. 421--that's top dog. Tons of room.
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Post subject: Re: Cessna 340BS Posted: 30 Apr 2017, 22:13 |
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Joined: 07/06/14 Posts: 2978 Post Likes: +1967 Location: MA
Aircraft: Cessna 340A
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Username Protected wrote: The only "complaint" I hear now & then in the 421 (I wonder if the 340 may be similar) is that the copilot seat can't slide back far enough for the long legged guys, because of the bulkhead behind the seat. There is no bulkhead behind the seat in a 340. Though I have no idea how far the seat slides back relative to a 421.
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Post subject: Re: Cessna 340BS Posted: 08 Oct 2017, 21:30 |
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Joined: 10/14/14 Posts: 1732 Post Likes: +1896 Company: Corporate Air Technology
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Anyone looking for a clean, straight and original Cessna 340 may want to call Gary Main at Main turbo, he is looking to step down to a Bonanza. Very clean all original, hangared in dry climate, no boots or air conditioning but, vry nice low time aircraft.
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Post subject: Re: Cessna 340BS Posted: 08 Oct 2017, 22:53 |
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Joined: 07/04/11 Posts: 1712 Post Likes: +242 Company: W. John Gadd, Esq. Location: Florida
Aircraft: C55 Baron
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Username Protected wrote: Anyone looking for a clean, straight and original Cessna 340 may want to call Gary Main at Main turbo, he is looking to step down to a Bonanza. Very clean all original, hangared in dry climate, no boots or air conditioning but, vry nice low time aircraft. These 340 really need AC and RAM. Big difference in use ability.
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Post subject: Re: Cessna 340BS Posted: 11 Oct 2017, 00:00 |
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Joined: 01/07/12 Posts: 234 Post Likes: +193 Location: Queensland, Australia
Aircraft: ‘78 E-55
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They are great machines - I loved flying mine, but I didn't love owning it. I worked out that I needed to have something fixed / maintained for about every 10-15 hours that I flew, and mine was a good example of the type that had been well cared for. They are old, complex machines with lots of moving parts.
I recently 'stepped down' back into a bonanza, have flown 50 hours since the annual in July and my only expense has been fuel. A refreshing change. I do miss aspects of the 340 though - they are a delight to travel places in. Big, stable, comfortable and capable.
I can understand the lure of moving up into the pressurised, turbo-charged twin cessna life, but I also understand the desire to move back to something simpler... I felt like I was always sitting there waiting for the next thing to fail.
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Post subject: Re: Cessna 340BS Posted: 11 Oct 2017, 18:35 |
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Joined: 12/14/13 Posts: 83 Post Likes: +93
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Username Protected wrote: They are great machines - I loved flying mine, but I didn't love owning it. I worked out that I needed to have something fixed / maintained for about every 10-15 hours that I flew, and mine was a good example of the type that had been well cared for. They are old, complex machines with lots of moving parts. Was it mandatory for you to comply with SIDS in Australia? If so, I wonder to what extent the additional requirements impacted your maintenance expense. Would a US owner find the maintenance as onerous when given the option to defer items you couldn't.
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Post subject: Re: Cessna 340BS Posted: 15 Oct 2017, 20:21 |
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Joined: 06/27/13 Posts: 100 Post Likes: +25
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Username Protected wrote: KCLW to 28J. What's up with the door warning light on? Cool plane, I'll be at 28J next week playing with aircraft doors in flight.
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