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Old 14th Dec 2002, 11:30
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Richo
 
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B200 info

Piston Twin

Firstly you will need to change your Pprune name.

There is not a lot of difference in the 200/B200/C
range of aircraft. Upgrades in engines from -41 to -42 and some minor structual work.

The 200 range are a delight to fly, with the normal smooth Beech controls and exclent performance both in the air and on and off the ground.

Some rough figures, in the tropics expect 240 KTS TAS slight increase above FL200 but 240 works well for planning. Fuel is a bitch down low (less 10,000) 750 lbs/h +, but at height under 600 lbs/h above FL210 (depends on engines). Climb at 160 KIAS to start has a ROC of approx. 2000 fpm down to 500 fpm at FL250 but if in icing that is blown at about FL180 with the vanes open (min 140 KIAS). 3 x profile decent works well but 2 x profile is easy to use as well.

No real tricks to the airframe, just have fun and really read the book (Flight safety) and know the frame and engines, oH a nd watch the cowls they don't do up the way you think they do.

All the best

Richo
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