the five is turbo charged, inter cooled , and waste gated which means it can run at full power continuously.
The 234 were turbocharged but not waste gated and could only run a max power for a limited time of five minutes.
the 4 and 5 had different engine cowls with Lopresti air intakes.
they also had one piece screens compared to the split screen of the earlier Senecas.
the panel was completely redesigned in a very ergonomic manner
The DDMP engine, electric and fuel monitoring unit is excellent making especially for fuel monitoring a very accurate system.
Many are at 1999 KG to avoid airways charges although that is a paper weight not a realistic carrying limit and I have been told you can dual certificate for heavier loads.
For ferry work they will carry way above the certificated grosse weight without problem. The problem being engine loss at those weights.
Some find them hard to land which is technique they require plenty of back trim and are then a doddle. I even landed one in a constant 40 kt crosswind 90 degrees across Denham runway making a mockery of the demonstrated x wind figure.
Pace
Last edited by Pace; 16th Mar 2013 at 12:16.