[Bob Cook]

I owned a P210 (85), a 310 and 1/2 a 402b and now a P337.

There are a lot of similarities.

1) 337 is a more stable IFR platform.
2) maintenance was not cheap on the P210
3) backup vacuum was always a concern
4) one engine was a concern
5) Although known ice..... wouldn't count on it.
6) Basically same with 337 having an extra "FAN".
7) noise levels same
8) performance about same as I can remember.
9) 210 did not give me full fuel / 4 pax with equiv range.
10) O&N 210 is another story........... but ........ still one engine!
11) P210s are overpriced.
12) be sure to get a 210 later than '80. The undercarriage is stonger if I remember correctly.
13) The 210 has had it's share of engine "outages".
14) You need de-ice with turbos if you want your monies worth regardless of type. If you run in mid to high teens you WILL need it.
16) Both are designed for missions above 500 miles and three hours of flying. Both A/C exercise your bladder control.

Any pressurized A/C requires air conditioning unless you live in Portland. You just need ice cubes in your drink and on your forehead after you read the local metars. EH Kevin?

You cannot beat a 337 for a smooth ride. I prefer to carry around a spare engine even though I cannot see it. <G>

Find me any other aircraft with 18k ft single engine ceiling that will take off in 1500 ft and land in <1500 ft after a 1000 miles and 4 pax.... in comfort..... on top of the WX. There is one.... called a "Riley".


Bob