altitude use C337

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The 337H model (non-turbo) Pilot Operating Handbook gives the service ceiling as 16,300 ft and the maximum weight climb speed as 405 fpm at 12,000 ft pressure altitude and 20C. The single engine service ceiling is about 7000 ft. I normally operate a low altitudes, but have had it to 11,600 on a couple of long cross-country flights. It performs similar to your C182. It's easy to handle and a safer choice than a conventional twin engine airplane.