Columbia 350 for Sale — The Efficient Composite Speed Machine
The Columbia 350 (originally the Lancair Columbia 350, later the Cessna 350) is a high-performance composite single-engine aircraft that delivers an exceptional combination of speed, efficiency, and passenger comfort — a design philosophy inherited from the Lancair kit aircraft tradition but refined and certified for the FAR Part 23 market. The Columbia 350's Continental IO-550-N engine at 310 horsepower, combined with the aircraft's aerodynamically clean composite airframe, produces cruise speeds of approximately 185 knots true airspeed at altitudes where most piston singles struggle to maintain 150 — a performance advantage that translates directly into time savings on every flight.
Why the Columbia 350 Stands Out
The Columbia 350's composite construction eliminates the corrosion concerns that affect metal aircraft, while the smooth composite surface maintains the aerodynamic efficiency that the aircraft's performance depends on. The wide cabin — 49 inches at the shoulder — accommodates four adults in genuine comfort, and the aircraft's low drag means that even with four occupants and full fuel, it maintains a cruise performance advantage over heavier, less aerodynamically refined aircraft. The Garmin G1000 glass cockpit in later examples provides modern avionics capability that complements the airframe's performance.
Columbia 350 vs Columbia 400
The Columbia 350's naturally-aspirated IO-550-N delivers excellent performance at lower altitudes but loses power as altitude increases. Buyers who regularly fly above 10,000 feet should consider the turbocharged Columbia 400, which maintains rated power at higher altitudes. For operators whose typical routes stay below 10,000 feet, the 350 offers lower fuel costs and equivalent or better performance than the 400.
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