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Power loss right engine 310Q
Operational Issues
by dscherer1
6
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Aug 12, 2026
JDM 960 fuel tanks Indicator
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by jmartinez1
3
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Jun 1, 2026
Engine feathering with oil loss
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by rolson1
1
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May 30, 2026
JDM 960 takeoff HP
Operational Issues
by rolson1
1
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May 28, 2026
Right engine prop "hard" to turn compared to left
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by dheistad1
4
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Apr 20, 2026
Alternator issue
Operational Issues
by jpuglia1
2
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Mar 5, 2026
Cessna 310N maximum main tank fuel imbalance for takeoff
Operational Issues
by jde-smedt1
3
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Feb 14, 2026
Single engine power setting?
Operational Issues
by rolson1
1
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Feb 12, 2026
340 vd 310
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by rolson1
3
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Jan 14, 2026
Starting a 421B when cold outside
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by sedelman1
2
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Jan 7, 2026
Gear Down Indicator Lights
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by Richard Stanley
3
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Dec 4, 2025
Landing Gear failed to retract 310R
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by dheistad1
15
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Dec 3, 2025
C340a - Strakes ?
Operational Issues
by Richard Stanley
4
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Oct 15, 2025
Vortex Generators
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by ggrabnickas1
3
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Oct 6, 2025
High fuel pressure at cruise?
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by rolson1
1
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Sep 8, 2025
RAM POWER CHARTS
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by mfisher1
28
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Sep 4, 2025
Cessna Vibration and Synchrophaser
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by jlechman1
4
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Aug 10, 2025
Landing Gear Failed to retract Straight 414 (1977)
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by mamil2
4
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Jul 30, 2025
Hot start techniques?
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by shoffert1
22
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Jul 29, 2025
Leaking wing locker cap
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by mkissner1
7
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Jul 2, 2025
High altitude 310 takeoff
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by rolson1
8
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May 31, 2025
2,200 RPM TSIO520
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by jsolursh2
2
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Mar 27, 2025
Mike Busch interpretation
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by rolson1
10
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Mar 4, 2025
Maximum snow depth for landing
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by jde-smedt1
3
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Feb 27, 2025
Got any gusty wind landing tricks for340.
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by Joe
2
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Jan 9, 2025
accelerate stop distance
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by mark woodring
12
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Jan 7, 2025
Help a brother learn about AUX tanks :)
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by Joe
3
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Jan 4, 2025
How Does the Primer Work on 310?
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by Tim Holmes
4
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Dec 23, 2024
De icing
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by tfaulhaber1
16
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Dec 11, 2024
421B - Landing with power or idle?
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by Chris G
10
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Nov 14, 2024
Are 421C engines really more expensive?
Operational Issues
by mastley
3
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Nov 12, 2024
Typical annual inspection cost difference between a 340A and 421C
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by Don Blackley
4
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Aug 26, 2024
Southwest mechanic for LOP setup
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by sbiaggi1
8
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Aug 19, 2024
Dual electronic ignition
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by sypinkert1
2
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Aug 4, 2024
Looking for a 1976 340A 520NB POH
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by tomalexis
2
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Jul 11, 2024
C310: How to identify tow damage
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by jde-smedt1
8
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Jul 10, 2024
Partial flap landing in a 310R
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by sypinkert1
1
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May 4, 2024
328KTS Over the ground
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by Rich Pinkowski
8
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May 2, 2024
C421B owners performance numbers
Operational Issues
by sedelman1
11
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Apr 18, 2024
421B Pressurization Operation Check
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by Chris G
13
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Apr 15, 2024
Vibration: Realm of Normal
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by Dave Lawlor
9
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Feb 4, 2024
Electronic Ignition
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by imarks1
20
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Nov 23, 2023
R/STOL or not at high density altitude
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by efang1
14
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Oct 4, 2023
Cessna 340A height,
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by bwilliamson
7
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Aug 30, 2023
Are my CHT's TOO Cold?
Operational Issues
by ajohnson4
3
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Aug 26, 2023
Consequences of trimming a prop blade?
Operational Issues
by jde-smedt1
4
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Aug 18, 2023
HOT Destination
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by rmohrhoff
4
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Aug 6, 2023
AST Training in Burnet Texas
Operational Issues
by gacone1
1
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Jul 21, 2023
C310-D takeoff configuration
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by jleon1
1
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Jul 16, 2023
Who can overhaul a RAM VII engine?
Operational Issues
by bchurch
2
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Jun 24, 2023
Operating WOT at low altitude
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by rolson1
2
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May 31, 2023
C340: operational differences between FIKI and NON FIKI?
Operational Issues
by jdohle
4
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May 26, 2023
Q: 340 real world performance (speed/consumption)
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by jdohle
8
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May 1, 2023
421 fuel flow and high EGT temp
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by bgelbach
3
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Apr 30, 2023
340 Air Conditioning
Operational Issues
by jcoon06
29
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Apr 23, 2023
Thoughts on aircraft covers
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by ddurham1
2
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Apr 9, 2023
Southern Cal pilots--Hemet Restaurant is open
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by rwelsh
6
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Mar 26, 2023
Tying down your 421.
Operational Issues
by dreinscheld1
2
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Mar 11, 2023
Cold weather advice
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by rolson1
5
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Feb 3, 2023
RAM I T310R Performance?
Operational Issues
by bdill1
3
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Jan 25, 2023
T310R power settings
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by tweaks
3
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Jan 25, 2023
Huge News! - G100UL fuel approved
Operational Issues
by imarks1
10
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Jan 22, 2023
How long to run engine after flight
Operational Issues
by sedelman1
30
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Jan 21, 2023
Oil - switch to multigrade, or not?
Operational Issues
by Ted Ruscitti
6
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Dec 17, 2022
310 Deice Pressure Light Function
Operational Issues
by Ari Johnson
8
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Dec 3, 2022
310R Power Settings
Operational Issues
by clofton310
2
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Nov 18, 2022
Super hot CHT
Operational Issues
by dheistad1
27
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Nov 10, 2022
310 Power Settings - Flying by the Numbers
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by scarney1
15
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Nov 2, 2022
310 Bearcat 2 - ops procedures
Operational Issues
by ddurham1
24
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Oct 28, 2022
Leaning in climb
Operational Issues
by rolson1
8
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Oct 25, 2022
421C Electric Fuel Pump- Engine quit at altitude
Operational Issues
by bdominick1
2
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Oct 6, 2022
Tugs
Operational Issues
by madema1
26
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Oct 4, 2022
minimum fuel required for take off 421c
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by dschmidtman1
9
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Oct 3, 2022
310Q Aux fuel tank usage
Operational Issues
by wfisher1
28
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Oct 1, 2022
VMCA Demostration issue
Operational Issues
by rwelsh
6
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Sep 20, 2022
Colemil Executive II 310
Operational Issues
by rhill
29
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Aug 30, 2022
Hot weather climb performance
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by rolson1
2
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Aug 30, 2022
421C fuel level/weight?
Operational Issues
by chuston1
4
replies
Jul 9, 2022
First Time LOP
Operational Issues
by sfowler1
8
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May 17, 2022
Weight & Balance at Landing
Operational Issues
by sfowler1
5
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May 8, 2022
Tailwinds vs Headwinds
Operational Issues
by twelch1
11
replies
Mar 18, 2022
421C Locker tank Fuel Level Stick?
Operational Issues
by jfielstra1
3
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Feb 4, 2022
Need publications
Operational Issues
by mbaird1
4
replies
Jan 26, 2022
When is it too cold to crank with W100?
Operational Issues
by jbeall1
2
replies
Jan 24, 2022
Does anyone want to talk about the Lear crash in San Diego
Operational Issues
by Doug Deno
19
replies
Jan 11, 2022
Preheating 310R without 120v electrical
Operational Issues
by tomalexis
2
replies
Jan 10, 2022
Center console hole - what to put in there?
Operational Issues
by jde-smedt1
3
replies
Jan 4, 2022
Digital copy of Jan 2022 magazine
Operational Issues
by jbecker1
0
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Jan 1, 2022
414A aux fuel pumps setting
Operational Issues
by Dan Bawabe
3
replies
Dec 31, 2021
Touch and Go's
Operational Issues
by gacone1
15
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Dec 19, 2021
Nose ballast on a 421C
Operational Issues
by Julio Carbonell
9
replies
Dec 16, 2021
Cup holder in 340A
Operational Issues
by John Zielinski
3
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Dec 14, 2021
Jeppessen Account
Operational Issues
by rcottingham1
0
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Dec 1, 2021
C340 Nosewheel Fender
Operational Issues
by Rich Pinkowski
2
replies
Nov 30, 2021
Cold start problems in Ram VII C340
Operational Issues
by jleon1
1
replies
Nov 28, 2021
Spares kit for 310N
Operational Issues
by jde-smedt1
11
replies
Nov 18, 2021
Regular start of a RAM engine.
Operational Issues
by Julio Carbonell
5
replies
Nov 15, 2021
DJProducts Aircraft Caddy Tug
Operational Issues
by dmolnar1
3
replies
Nov 13, 2021
Oil pressure indication
Operational Issues
by gacone1
3
replies
Nov 13, 2021
Pro-tips for 310 leaning best practicers
Operational Issues
by tomalexis
15
replies
Nov 12, 2021
310R Heater replacement or overhaul?
Operational Issues
by tguenster1
6
replies
Nov 4, 2021
High altitude flying Oxygen issues
Operational Issues
by gacone1
1
replies
Nov 4, 2021
Cabin altitude vs airplane altitude chart for 340a?
Operational Issues
by ltipple1
3
replies
Nov 3, 2021
340 fuel bladders
Operational Issues
by mbaird1
0
replies
Oct 29, 2021
LOP low altitude
Operational Issues
by rolson1
2
replies
Oct 26, 2021
Help Please...Missing page of POH for 400B IFCS
Operational Issues
by shoffert1
0
replies
Oct 22, 2021
Left turbocharger gremlins
Operational Issues
by Julio Carbonell
5
replies
Oct 20, 2021
Honest preflight question
Operational Issues
by wlong1
11
replies
Oct 19, 2021
How much fuel is in my plane?
Operational Issues
by jde-smedt1
6
replies
Oct 13, 2021
Engine Inoperative Cruise Data C310R
Operational Issues
by csinac1
5
replies
Oct 12, 2021
Max floor weight or single pax weight
Operational Issues
by tguenster1
4
replies
Oct 11, 2021
Travel toolbox 310N
Operational Issues
by jde-smedt1
6
replies
Oct 5, 2021
Short final, touch down speed power settings
Operational Issues
by kestelle2
4
replies
Aug 20, 2021
Turning on the autopilot after takeoff is SCARY!
Operational Issues
by nben-hamou1
3
replies
Jul 16, 2021
Gear Mirror
Operational Issues
by dverner1
20
replies
Jul 7, 2021
Cessna 310 Seat removal
Operational Issues
by sengle2
8
replies
Jun 28, 2021
Operational Information 1978 421C RAM
Operational Issues
by rhensley1
4
replies
Jun 14, 2021
Run-up before EVERY takeoff?
Operational Issues
by garchibald1
13
replies
Jun 11, 2021
Need advice on color coding switches on 414A
Operational Issues
by nben-hamou1
11
replies
Jun 7, 2021
Cup holder for 340
Operational Issues
by John Zielinski
2
replies
Jun 6, 2021
Keith air operation in 421
Operational Issues
by mpyle1
6
replies
Jun 6, 2021
Tipping line personnel
Operational Issues
by sedelman1
13
replies
Jun 3, 2021
Prop Sync vs Synchrophasor
Operational Issues
by twelch1
4
replies
Jun 2, 2021
Ram Overhaul vs Factory Rebuilt
Operational Issues
by pbloomberg1
3
replies
Jun 1, 2021
Upper door opened on its own in flight
Operational Issues
by mkissner1
14
replies
May 24, 2021
High altitude 310Q ops
Operational Issues
by rolson1
7
replies
May 23, 2021
Power settings for IFR step climbs
Operational Issues
by nben-hamou1
8
replies
May 17, 2021
Diagnosis Please!
Operational Issues
by kkushner1
18
replies
May 12, 2021
Where can I find a good T310R quick reference checklist?
Operational Issues
by ghooks1
4
replies
May 11, 2021
Aux pump usage on 414A
Operational Issues
by nben-hamou1
8
replies
May 9, 2021
C340 Ram Vii Engine Vibration.
Operational Issues
by mstanley1
15
replies
May 9, 2021
Cowl Plugs for a 1980 C414A
Operational Issues
by gacone1
2
replies
May 5, 2021
Power or prop first?
Operational Issues
by mpyle1
10
replies
May 3, 2021
Carbonated drinks exploding
Operational Issues
by wlong1
5
replies
Apr 22, 2021
Approach power settings - heavy vs light
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by nben-hamou1
3
replies
Apr 15, 2021
Asymetrical thrust for crosswind landings
Operational Issues
by twelch1
15
replies
Apr 6, 2021
Some looooong flights in a 340
Operational Issues
by rwelsh
3
replies
Apr 6, 2021
Strange Fuel Flow Anomaly
Operational Issues
by Richard Stanley
2
replies
Mar 29, 2021
Need help understanding all the vents C414A
Operational Issues
by nben-hamou1
10
replies
Mar 29, 2021
310Q lean of peak CHTs
Operational Issues
by rolson1
20
replies
Mar 23, 2021
External Power Receptacle Questions
Operational Issues
by nben-hamou1
10
replies
Mar 14, 2021
421 temps with JPI
Operational Issues
by mpyle1
5
replies
Mar 13, 2021
Best Tug - So how is it working?
Operational Issues
by aherrmann
9
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Mar 13, 2021
Will pressurization work with the overhead vents closed?
Operational Issues
by nben-hamou1
3
replies
Mar 8, 2021
What are you memory items for engine out?
Operational Issues
by nben-hamou1
7
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Feb 26, 2021
310 in the northeast?
Operational Issues
by bgriffel1
2
replies
Feb 20, 2021
Gap Seals (aileron/elevator)
Operational Issues
by kkushner1
0
replies
Feb 20, 2021
Flying LoP without engine monitor
Operational Issues
by tomalexis
7
replies
Feb 17, 2021
421 fuel flow at cruise doesn't match book
Operational Issues
by ainfranco1
12
replies
Jan 30, 2021
Hot Running Engines
Operational Issues
by Bob Thomason
20
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Jan 30, 2021
fuel economy tailwind vs headwing
Operational Issues
by nben-hamou1
9
replies
Jan 29, 2021
C340A Pressurization Controller Question
Operational Issues
by Madison Whittemore
8
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Jan 29, 2021
I don't actually understand the pressurization system (414A)
Operational Issues
by nben-hamou1
14
replies
Jan 29, 2021
Want your opinion on my checklists?
Operational Issues
by nben-hamou1
8
replies
Jan 18, 2021
414A AIR INLET OR FILTER ICING checklist help
Operational Issues
by nben-hamou1
8
replies
Jan 18, 2021
Not related to Cessnas - but looking for phraseology expert
Operational Issues
by nben-hamou1
8
replies
Jan 12, 2021
IFR Single engine DP's
Operational Issues
by lcoburn1
4
replies
Jan 11, 2021
Expect ATC Delays...
Operational Issues
by Bob Thomason
1
replies
Jan 1, 2021
Ghost in the cockpit
Operational Issues
by bsmith2
10
replies
Dec 20, 2020
how do you cycle the props at cruise?
Operational Issues
by nben-hamou1
1
replies
Dec 16, 2020
How Well Should A 414 Pressurize?
Operational Issues
by Lance Flynn
2
replies
Dec 15, 2020
SiriusXM vs ADS-B
Operational Issues
by jkent1
4
replies
Dec 15, 2020
Shortest Field for Twin Cessnas
Operational Issues
by tpeterson2
12
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Dec 11, 2020
Brakes applied and full power
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by ainfranco1
4
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Dec 8, 2020
Cessna 414A FMS on Excel
Operational Issues
by nben-hamou1
3
replies
Dec 7, 2020
Tip tank capacity C340A
Operational Issues
by msudul
8
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Dec 5, 2020
Zero Thrust Setting
Operational Issues
by tvickers1
9
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Dec 2, 2020
SwitchBox pre heater control
Operational Issues
by rolson1
0
replies
Dec 1, 2020
Weight & Balance envelope explination
Operational Issues
by nben-hamou1
2
replies
Nov 29, 2020
Possible backfire on engine shutdown
Operational Issues
by jhaas1
3
replies
Nov 28, 2020
414A max range vs. max endurance.
Operational Issues
by nben-hamou1
2
replies
Nov 27, 2020
Aux/boost Pump Procedure - 414
Operational Issues
by Lance Flynn
1
replies
Nov 26, 2020
Fuel Crossfeed Quandary
Operational Issues
by csinac1
7
replies
Nov 24, 2020
Burning much more fuel on the left engine
Operational Issues
by nben-hamou1
8
replies
Nov 20, 2020
Poh c414
Operational Issues
by Lars Molin
3
replies
Nov 13, 2020
Full De-ice Vs FIKI (1980 340)
Operational Issues
by mkissner1
5
replies
Nov 9, 2020
loading weight and balance data 310r foreflight
Operational Issues
by bvuicich1
1
replies
Nov 7, 2020
Downside of starting a GTSIO engine multiple times
Operational Issues
by jpatel1
6
replies
Nov 5, 2020
Short Final Prop RPM
Operational Issues
by jlynch1
10
replies
Nov 3, 2020
Big difference between POH perf tables and reality
Operational Issues
by dpickering1
5
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Oct 30, 2020
Nacelle Transfer Light
Operational Issues
by Richard Stanley
13
replies
Oct 28, 2020
Why 120kts
Operational Issues
by ainfranco1
25
replies
Oct 27, 2020
VNav arrival
Operational Issues
by lcoburn1
1
replies
Oct 26, 2020
TIT
Operational Issues
by jlynch1
5
replies
Oct 24, 2020
do Vortex Generators on 421 reduce cruise speed
Operational Issues
by mpyle1
6
replies
Oct 15, 2020
310 cup holders
Operational Issues
by ggrabnickas1
14
replies
Oct 15, 2020
Vortex Generators Speed Difference
Operational Issues
by kthornton1
13
replies
Oct 15, 2020
Starting with or without alternator
Operational Issues
by bturcotte1
3
replies
Oct 8, 2020
HELP with 310Q Starting Procedure
Operational Issues
by ccordell1
33
replies
Oct 5, 2020
1982 414A what is the button on the left throttle?
Operational Issues
by nben-hamou1
3
replies
Oct 4, 2020
Balanced field length, and the effect of weight changes
Operational Issues
by aboulais1
4
replies
Oct 3, 2020
Continental Engine Serial Number and Accessory Database
Operational Issues
by hgilbert1
0
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Sep 28, 2020
Turbo drivers ... Do you lean on climb out? UPDATE 09/22/20
Operational Issues
by dherman1
21
replies
Sep 23, 2020
cessna 421C climb power settings
Operational Issues
by dschmidtman1
7
replies
Sep 22, 2020
LANDING CHECKLIST - on MAIN tanks?
Operational Issues
by wildirishtime
6
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Sep 21, 2020
Flying in smoke
Operational Issues
by rolson1
3
replies
Sep 15, 2020
Leaning with TIT
Operational Issues
by dpickering1
1
replies
Sep 10, 2020
EGT and TIT operating ranges for TSIO-520
Operational Issues
by dpickering1
2
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Sep 10, 2020
Cost Sharing Clarification from FAA
Operational Issues
by Bob Thomason
20
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Sep 10, 2020
To Flap or Not Flap
Operational Issues
by Richard Stanley
6
replies
Sep 8, 2020
