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Old 21st August 2006 | 14:50
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Chimbu chuckles

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All you need to know about C337s

I hope this link works...it is from the subscribers only section of Aviation Consumer. Type in aviation consumer to google and then join...it's cheap and if you're serious about buying an aeroplane is the best money you'll ever spend.


http://www.aviationconsumer.com/issu...de/5511-1.html

Hah!!! Seems to work fine

Note very carefully the owner comments at the bottom....I own a Bonanza and it's pretty obvious that a 337 could easily be tripple the operating costs...that's a truly scary thought

Cheap to buy generally only means one thing...expensive to run and/or some very big expenses around the corner. This doesn't have to be a deal breaker...if you know what you're getting yourself into. If this is your first aeroplane you most assuredly DO NOT know what you're getting yourself into

But bear these basic numbers in mind. $70k to buy it and I would bet next months salary that you will spend that much again in the first 3-5 years on top of DOCs...and you will be lucky if the aeroplane is still worth $70k when you're finished. 337s are not a hot selling item...more a niche aeroplane. You'd be FAR better off spending not a lot more and buying an Aztec if you REALLY want/need and can afford to run a twin.

Given the reality of twin/single engine overall safety you're really no worse off in a well maintained single.

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