Mar 31, 2006 · OK, I know everyone loves kibitzing about planes. What say ye about the 414 vs 421. OMG --- geared engines on the 421. Lots of naysaying. What's the big deal? Gentle power reductions and increases should do the trick. What are the operating issues with the GTSIOs? Of course the OH comes with...

Mar 17, 2010 · Fractional - Cessna 421 - Ditto to all that has been said. Our company's luck with engines was not as good as the other folks that have replied. We were happy getting 80-90% of TBO while replacing fewer than half the jugs. The reason: our mission demanded we drive the engines hard (at or near max charted power) and our

Jun 13, 2014 · I think the 421 and other similar planes have a niche market, mainly privately owned low use. When you start trying to run frequent, semi-scheduled flights it may not be the way to go due to downtime with needed maintenance and unforeseen problems.

May 6, 2009 · I flew a 421 C, a 1980 model with the trailing link landing gear. HITS: Passengers: Passengers loved it. The props turned at a quiet 1800 RPM in cruise. Combined with the pressurized cabin, it was very quiet. Cessna's "wide oval cabin" design made for a lot of room in the club seating. The long nose baggage area was spacious. Pilots: The 421 is a great …

Jan 26, 2007 · If your boss wants a 421 size airplane, and wants to fly 20+ hours per month just add a 4 and make it a 425, same cabin and similar systems with Pratt reliability! I have owned 2 414A's and a 421B along with a few others.

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Mar 25, 2009 · I notice that you say it is a 421B. This was the one with the big nose and the tip tanks. I thought that the 421C was made in 1975, with the big nose but a straight wing. In either case, the 421 original split flap did little to increase lift. The Fowler flap, by increasing wing area, may indeed decrease both Vx and Vy.

They buy 1/8 of a Cessna 421 (1979-1985 or thereabouts) with the range to fly non-stop. Est. cost: $60,000 2. fuel and insurance to cover newly trained pilots (100 hours exp.)

Sep 8, 2021 · Not sure how I forgot to post these when I took them, but here they are. Since I'm late, the magazine is already out! Hope you enjoy. I think the cover came out awesome!

Jan 12, 2011 · A 421 is a Golden Eagle, which is a name I don't like. Now, the original 414, as opposed to the 414A, didn't have a name - so calling it a Twin Cessna would be appropriate. Of course, everyone calls it a Chancellor anyway.