Unit74
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172 with Pen Yan 180 or C182?
Both birds basically identically equipped, mid time engines and the same price. 182 has an old single axis A/P.
Insurance is more on the 182 and burns 12gph. The 172 is burning 9gph.
But all things considered, is 15-20 kts worth the extra maint costs, 100lbs more, gas and insurance.
I was all but set on the 182 until this local bird fell in my lap. Now I'm torn...
Both birds basically identically equipped, mid time engines and the same price. 182 has an old single axis A/P.
Insurance is more on the 182 and burns 12gph. The 172 is burning 9gph.
But all things considered, is 15-20 kts worth the extra maint costs, 100lbs more, gas and insurance.
I was all but set on the 182 until this local bird fell in my lap. Now I'm torn...
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