Calvin Arter's N4395N with R985 Engine

GPH is around 20 to 21. (Actually, she cruises on MONEY, and lots of it. Only went over budget so far by 50 g's. Ouch, but seems well worth it on climb out.)

Range is 3+30 with an IFR reserve. That's about 540 nm.

Log books have 17,000 hours on em, most of the airframe is NEW.

Has been to 27,000 feet while aerial survey of the Rockies.

The company who converted, did four of them, only two survive, mine and Richard Porters.

The number 196 comes from a discussion between the company pilots and mechanics, while consuming many adult beverages. They detirmined it was better than a 195. So 195 + one better = 196. The next day the pilots came to work to find that the mechanics had stenceled 196 on the side. There was also a placard installed, but only temporarily, that said "Made in Disenyland, by Mickey Mouse" The survey company owner was not amused by the placard.

The last 30 years of her working life were as a JUMP plane, which turned her into a JUNK plane. She was ready for the beer can factory. Oh well it only take money!

Calvin Arter, Jr.