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The 340 is a great plane for the mission you describe. I put about 200-250 hrs/yr on mine. It has a higher capital cost but similar ongoing maintenance costs to a tricked out P337. Fuel burn is higher for slightly more speed and a *lot* more payload and cabin space.
I fly in ice and in the mountains on a regular basis and the ability to climb through lower layers at 1500ft/min or more is a great asset. My MEAs are lower than yours so I stay under the high icing layers in the spring and fall.
Single engine work in the 340 isn't bad. With VGs and strakes installed, I'm never in the air at speeds below Vmc. Insurance is available for a very low time multi pilot if you bring along an instructor for your first few hours (it's a good idea even without the insurance requirement.)
Note that only the 1977 and later model 340s are FIKI.
PM me for more info on the 340.
Last edited by JimC : 12-26-17 at 04:33 PM.
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