Spud,
Contrary to some of the above, it is a
capable aircraft when soundly operated.
It is certified to operate into 9 metre wide sealed runways in South Africa. Crosswind limit of 35 kts.
The honeywell flight control system requires 3 min. for AHARS to be initialized , hence the delay refered to in previous post... or use a very reliable GPU capable 1600 amps due fixed shaft Garrets. Later IFR GPS can be wired into the SPZ 4500 LRN system allowing "Approach Armed" transfer automatically from LRN to a coupled approach. The standby AH includes an intergrated ILS. Later glass than the S..b, more capable in ice than the S..b, a 40 mile range on the TCAS.. and soft ride button on the autopilot. PDU (Power distribution unit) have been well moded since the early days. This may have been some of "impacts" problems in Australia (apart from $ss)
In all .... a pleasant work bench!!