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Old 19th Feb 2007, 06:06
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The 114 is a great aircraft. There is the 114 and the later 114A. It was bestowed very early with a string of expensive AD's and mods which led to a class action by Commander owners. It has cantilever undercarriage and is a delight to fly. Drawback is that because it has a big wide roomy cabin (with 2 doors) the trade off is in speed. A good 114 will go 140/145kts on 50/55 lph (IO-540). They also have a wet wing that needs resealing every so often and a zero fuel weight limitation. As a comfortable, well handling touring aircraft they are very good. I have around 800hrs in the 114.
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