Thinking about a P337 - Questions

[acpilot]

Thanks hharney.

Some of these posts are pretty well seasoned (though still insightful). I'll start looking further back in the archives.

[hharney]

Use the search tab at the top of the window, I'll keep answering as I get time

[hharney]

Props

Nothing special about the props and overhaul or repair. One thing to note is that on the P model the front prop was increased to 78 inch diameter from the original 76 inch. The rear prop stayed 76 inch. The reasoning behind this change was to achieve the same single engine rate of climb for both engines. The rear was a little better on single than the front so Cessna's cure was increase the diameter of the prop 2 inches on the front to equal the rear in single engine rate of climb. Unfortunately it really put the prop close to the ground and picking up FOD from the front to send it back to the rear prop increased. There are techniques to avoid this problem.

[hharney]

AD's

The airplane really doesn't have a long list of AD's and the list isn't too bad on maintenance or occurrence. The list can be found on the FAA website

http://rgl.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Gu...e?OpenFrameSet

You now have to search Textron Aviation not Cessna

[hharney]

Cessna Support

These airplanes are 30, 40 and 50 years old. Cessna expected the fleet to survive a max of 20 years. Parts and support is there but can be challenging. Third party parts are a way of existence provided by several PMA'ed suppliers and manufacturers. There are expensive but I have heard that Beechcraft is more expensive. It is something that we all must be conscience of as these planes continue to age we need replacement parts and support but it's more from the private guys than Cessna.

[hharney]

Windscreen and windows

I am not aware of any life limits on the glass. I haven't researched this so it may be out there. Maybe someone with the P model can pipe in........

Here is an example of costs, but no windscreen or outside glass listed

http://www.glapinc.com/Cessna/337/P337.htm

[hharney]

Icing

http://www.337skymaster.com/messages...ighlight=icing

http://www.337skymaster.com/messages...ighlight=icing

http://www.337skymaster.com/messages...ighlight=icing

The airplane handles ice pretty well. I have been really surprised with the amount of ice I have experienced and it still soldiers on. I have not had ice at Gross Weight

[acpilot]

Originally Posted by hharney

Windscreen and windows

I am not aware of any life limits on the glass. I haven't researched this so it may be out there. Maybe someone with the P model can pipe in........

Here is an example of costs

http://www.glapinc.com/Cessna/337/P337.htm

I did see this but they don't seem to offer the windshields or outer windows.