Frequently Asked Questions

Every airplane has it's little details that are different than other airplanes. Whether you have 30,000 hours or 300 hours there are things you can learn, and things you can teach us about the operation of a Cardinal.

This page is a place to bring all that wisdom together. The links down the left frame are the categories, and each is full of information and suggestions to make that category informative and hopefully interesting.

This page is dedicated to the growing list of questions that we're asked by purchasers, usually made privately for a variety of reasons. Expect to see it grow in time as we answer more questions.

These pages are a collection of the ideas and impressions of the Cardinal pilots who frequent this site. This information is anecdotal, informal and may not be completely accurate. The Cardinal Flyers are not certified mechanics and do not guarantee the accuracy of the contents of these pages. Please research and confirm anything that is referenced on these pages with the experts appropriate to your situation.

As always, the Cessna maintenance, operations and flight manuals, and the advice of a certified mechanic and flight instructor, should be your primary sources of information regarding safe maintenance and operation of your aircraft.