Douglas Paterson wrote:

"Newps" wrote in message
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The problem you're going to have with the Trinidad is parts. Nobody has
them in stock, everything always has to be ordered. That takes time and
expense. Plus they aren't very fast for what you're going to pay.



Please help me understand this. Are you saying that the Bo (for example)
has parts lying in stock at just about every FBO? I find that hard to
believe. The Socata folks are committed (they say) to a three-day maximum
delivery for parts not in stock (at their service centers--nearest to me is
Phoenix), with lots of stuff in stock "in the system" [source:
http://www.socata.org/html/upload.as...ir craft.pdf].
Is this significantly sub-standard to the situation with Beech parts?


You have to live thru this to understand. I owned a Cessna Cradinal for
a while. You call or go up to your favorite FBO parts counter and they
look at you strange, they pull out the Cardinal book. You notice it's
nearly brand new looking because it doesn't get used. Does the FBO in
Burnt Scrotum, Nevada even have the books for a Trinidad? If it takes
the guy threee days to figure out what to order you're going to tire
quickly of your bird.



Very fast vs $$? I don't follow. The Trins cruise around 160ktas at
12-14gph; the highest numbers I've seen for the Bo is 168ktas at the same
fuel burn.

My S model has a book speed of 178 kts true. I get low 170's on an
everyday basis at your fuel flow example. With the $50K you won't have
to spend on the Trinidad you can really put in there what you like. Or
enjoy the extra $500-$1000 you won't be spending on hull insurance.