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 Post subject: Re: Cessna 421c or 414AW for comfort
PostPosted: 04 Jul 2022, 01:07 
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For what it is worth. I've flown the C414, and now we own a C421C. We spent a LONG TIME looking for a good C421C and are very happy with it. We passed over something like 10 planes looking for the correct one. No huge maintenance bills so far, very dependable, comfortable, quiet, has trailing link gear, is very easy to land, and has a useful load of 2430 lbs. Engine management is the key. We don't find it hard to manage the engines, especially when they cost so much to overhaul. All the BS about complicated engines to me is more or less BS from those who ham fist the throttles.

We were initially looking for the C414A RAM VII due to the longer wing, higher SE service, bigger more efficient turbos, at 335 HP a side. The C414A is really a different airplane than the C414. Far easier fuel system to manage, much better SE service ceiling, hydraulic (fast) gear retraction. After searching for quite some time we switched to the C421C search after consulting with the community. For a detailed discussion of the RAM IV vs RAM VII, call and talk to RAM themselves, and they will explain their systems to you.

On purchase cost, you will find the good C414As are about 80+ percent of the cost of a good C421C. What the C414A will not give you slightly higher TAS performance, generally higher useful load, and quiet cabin you will get with the C414C. But, you will be in for $500K for a good one.

If you go with the C414A or the C421C, I highly recommend you sign up for initial training at AST (Aircraft Simulator Training) in Burnett TX, and list and learn on what they say. They will save you a lot of heart ache.

For what it is worth.
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