50+ Years of Twin Cessna Wisdom from the Guru Himself

Every Twin Cessna owner wants the same thing: an airplane that's safe, reliable, and ready to fly. But getting there starts long before engine start. In this episode, we sit down with Tony Saxton, founder of TAS Aviation and one of the industry's most respected Twin Cessna maintenance experts. With more than 50 years of experience, Tony shares what he's learned from inspecting, maintaining, and supporting hundreds of Twin Cessnas. We discuss the most common maintenance issues they see, corrosion, AD compliance, pre-buy inspections, annual planning, and why building a strong relationship with your maintenance shop can make all the difference. Whether you already own a Twin Cessna or you're considering buying one, this episode is packed with practical advice to help you protect your investment and keep your aircraft flying safely for years to come ---- The Twin Cessna Podcast is produced by The Twin Cessna Flyer (TTCF), the type club for owners and pilots of Cessna's piston twins: the 310, 320, 335, 340, 401, 402, 411, 414, 421, and 425. Learn more or become a member at https://www.twincessna.org Questions, guest ideas, or tech support: [email protected] Follow The Twin Cessna Flyer: Facebook Group:   / twincessnaflyer   Instagram:   / twin.cessnaflyer   LinkedIn:   / twincessnaflyer   If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe for more conversations with industry experts covering Twin Cessna ownership, maintenance, safety, and general aviation. #TwinCessna #GeneralAviation #AviationPodcast Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 4:21 How TAS Aviation Began 9:56 What 50+ Years of Twin Cessna Maintenance Has Taught Tony 16:06 The Most Common Problems They See in the Shop 22:06 Are Twin Cessnas Still Worth Buying? 28:21 How to Avoid Expensive Downtime 36:01 The Maintenance Mistakes Owners Make 46:06 Corrosion: The #1 Airplane Killer 55:01 Carbon Monoxide, Exhaust Systems & Critical ADs 1:03:01 The Future of Twin Cessna Ownership 1:12:21 Tony's Best Advice for Owners