Dec 10, 2013 · Cessna committed to parts for the foreseeable future. The high wear parts like engine & prop, and components that suffer obsolescence like avionics are all from non-Cessna suppliers. I bet most people who have a half million to buy one, will fly it until unpractical and then buy another plane of some type.

Dec 28, 2024 · Cessna bought the company/aircraft for pennies on the dollar after Columbia went bankrupt. But since Cirrus had that limited market basically to themselves, Cessna couldn’t sell enough of the 350/400/TTx to keep the line going.

May 20, 2009 · The 350/400/TTx are, in many ways, superior to what Cirrus offers and (in many cases) at a much lower cost. As far as answering your question.. basically nothing. Someone is going to come along and mention how much better the Mooney is at everything, but it's nice to fly in something that has a comfortable modern cabin built with modern ...

Jan 8, 2015 · I would not save money building a Chevy for a plane, I would end up spending as much as on a new certified 350hp Lycoming or Continental. However I will have a 700hp engine with a 2 speed Lenco re-drive so I can efficiently use 350. The bottom end would also be built of components that withstand 2500 horsepower, same as the Lenco box.

Aug 11, 2008 · Cessna will rent you a 350 or a 400. The various FITS programs are available elsewhere and I am sure are taught by highly qualified instructors, however for the purposes of my company (read: insurance), the boss wanted me to propose taking these courses offered directly at the manufacturer.

Dec 25, 2011 · Well, the Cessna 400 is definitely better looking but IIRC they had an issue with the wings delaminating in flight which is no bueno. However the 400 doesnt turn you into pilot flambe as soon as one of the wings breaks. Plus it's a Cessna - you know they aren't going anywhere. Don't trust anything the needs a parachute for certification purposes.

Aug 22, 2010 · I already have the columbia. My insurance is very reasonable for my hull value. Just looking at buying a private airstrip and hate to have to rent a hanger on a paved strip. I am flying into the strip now with my other cessna's and it …

Apr 26, 2012 · The Cessna is faster. When it was the Columbia it went head-head with the Mooney Acclaim for the title of the fastest piston single. Lost by ~2kts IIRC. So the Cessna is the 2nd fastest piston single. And that's with fixed gear vs Mooney retracts kiddies.

Feb 3, 2014 · The 310 isn't a hard twin to fly. Plenty of people get their initial multi ratings in 310s. With the turbo Riley engines (I'm guessing you're talking about the Lycoming 350 HP turbo engine conversion?) it's got more power and more speed, but that …

Mar 10, 2014 · Another feature I like is the remote entry feature in the Cessna 400. I didn't see this on the Cirrus that I flew, but the Cessna 400 has a latch indicator on the PFD to confirm the door was latched which was neat and the inflatable door seals were nice. The Cessna 400 has speedbrakes while the Cirrus I fly does not.