"john szpara" wrote in message
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I've decided that a TR182 (turbo, retract) would be a better choice
for me, economically than a T210. It was a tough decision, because I
love 210s, but right now it's the right choice.

I had a T210 and most of the maintenance was for the landing gear (pretty
much identical to the 182RG). Now, mine was "newer" when I bought it (1983
model bought in Nov. 1999), but it was a lemon, even given he prepurchase
inspection. I sold it after just seven months.


I would appreciate any input you have on the TR182. Yearly costs,
major mechanical work, fuel burn and even the performance numbers you
are getting.

See remarks about landing gear.

Any other models you considered?


My purchase budget is $160,000, cash, and it should include
everything. I'm talking purchase, taxes, annual/prepurchase and a
slush fund for fixing any discrepancies. I hope that will cover any
needed avionics upgrades, as well.

That should buy just about any 182RG out there with some reserve (figure
$5K-7K).

My operating budget is currently $30,000/yr.

For how many hours? Average business usage is about 160 hours/year and
around $120-140/hour. How does your expected use fit with that?


Does it look like I can afford this plane?

Most definitely!