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Old 14th July 2005 | 22:05
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andrewlt
 
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From: Yorkshire
Partenavia P68 Series

Pros

Very flexible in terms of Payload/Range
About as forgiving as you can get with a twin, but handles very well as does everything Italian. Single engine work a doddle so long as you keep it current.
Loads of interior space - 6 Seats. Roughly 1 to1.5 hours (VFR Reserves) if you fill them all. (CF Zero fuel restrictions on Seneca II) About 7 hours if only 2/3 on board.
Short Field Performance better than anything in its class and positively loves Grass
Cheap to Operate. Fixed Gear. Bullet Proof IO360 Engines
Most have de-icing (although strictly get you out of trouble)
Side Door makes access v easy. Enormous luggage bay
Possibility of retrofitting SMA diesels

Cons
Bit slow for a twin: Lucky to get more than 155 kts at about 8000
Heater is useless unless you can find one with Janitrol System
Bit of astruggle for large people to get in up front
Parts have been known to be difficult, but better recently
Bit noisy inside
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