Folks, thank you very much for your replies.
You're right IO540, and I'll try to explain my objectives:
- A used airplane – Pipers or Cessnas from 1972 until 1980 models, with a balanced cost of operation (not against Trinidads, Bonanzas, etc. but they’re really beyond my budget).
- To fly 400-mile trips but sometimes locally to destination with paved and gravel runways but always good ones.
- Engine power – 180 to 235hp (well, I’d like to keep a Cherokee 6/300 on my list but its IO540 is unfortunately out of my fuel consumption limits.)
- To carry 3 adults and baggage - not more than 40kg.
Regards,
Bkmk
