Cessna 335

The Cessna 335, a single‑engine, low‑wing monoplane introduced by Cessna Aircraft Company in 1978, represents a pivotal step in the evolution of the general‑aviation market. Developed as a derivative of the successful Cessna 310 series, the 335 incorporated a larger, more aerodynamic wing, a reinforced fuselage and a modernized avionics suite, while retaining the familiar side‑by‑side cockpit layout that pilots had come to trust. Powered by a 300‑horsepower Continental TSIO‑520‑D turboprop, the aircraft delivered a cruise speed of 225 knots and a range exceeding 1,200 nautical miles, making it competitive with light business jets of its era. Its carbon‑fiber‑reinforced control surfaces and improved fuel‑management system reduced operating costs by roughly 15 % compared with its piston‑engine predecessors. Throughout the 1980s the 335 served both corporate operators and flight‑training schools, earning a reputation for reliability, smooth handling and low runway‑length performance. Though production ceased in 1992 after 384 units, the 335 remains a valued collector’s item and is often cited as a bridge between classic piston‑engine trainers and the modern turboprop business aircraft that dominate today’s regional aviation landscape.

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