Mustang Reliability

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   I will be in the market this spring for a Mustang possibly, mabye 10-12 years old.  I cant string 3 flights together on a 421c without something breaking.  Im told I would be lucky to string 1 flight together without an issue with an Eclipse.  Im fine with a big annual to get things up to speed, not fine with unscheduled frequent issues, never fine with being stranded at a destination waiting for a part.  What do you guys see on your planes in this regard?   

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bj smith Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: Aug-27-2021 Location: JAX Status: Offline Points: 2	Post Options Post Reply Quote bj smith Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Mustang Reliability Posted: Aug-27-2021 at 10:17am
	I will be in the market this spring for a Mustang possibly, mabye 10-12 years old. I cant string 3 flights together on a 421c without something breaking. Im told I would be lucky to string 1 flight together without an issue with an Eclipse. Im fine with a big annual to get things up to speed, not fine with unscheduled frequent issues, never fine with being stranded at a destination waiting for a part. What do you guys see on your planes in this regard?

USN O6 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group Joined: Apr-25-2020 Location: Sarasota, FL Status: Offline Points: 207	Post Options Post Reply Quote USN O6 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: Aug-27-2021 at 1:52pm
	Hi Brian, There is is at least one real world Mustang pilot who is sometimes in these forums, so you may get a response. However, you might be better of posting in a real world forum.
	Best, Jim

AndiKunzi Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Licensed Member Joined: Oct-06-2020 Location: Germany Status: Offline Points: 24	Post Options Post Reply Quote AndiKunzi Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: Aug-27-2021 at 5:25pm
	Hello Brian, In 2019, I went from a Cessna 421C to a C510. I love it. The Mustang is an excellent single pilot jet with modern design and systems. Very reliable, great performance, sophisticated safety features. The Flight1 Mustang on P3D is a great tool for training. Eclipse is a dead horse. Nice design, but no future. Membership at Citation Jet Pilots is a valuable source. There are some interesting threads about the Mustang at Beechtalk, e.g. https://www.beechtalk.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=49&t=178204&hilit=Mustang+perfect Have I mentioned that I love the Mustang? Best regards, Andi
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