MTOW OF 4,400 lbs (EUROCONTROL FEES)

Dear Dave,

Thank you very much for your help. You are absolutely right : flying is already expensive enough. And yes, please, keep me posted. I'd also be quite eager to have your opinion on the average hourly cost of flying this type of a/c.

Thanks again,

Chris

Originally posted by Dave Underwood
Easy depending on the registration. The owners of most UK registered Senecas have restricted the MTOW with the CAA to a MTOW of 1999 kilos. You then register that fact with Euro Control and then no charges.

I have an N registered 77 FT337G and am in the process of trying to do the same thing and based on early reaction it should be ok. In my plane the reduction is only 300 lbs and no one checks anyways or so I am told. Can you imagine a ramp check that includes a weight check?

I don't want to pay Euro Control - it is expensive enough to fly as it is.

I will let you know if you like.