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Mike Busch is correct; TBO is just a number; it is the usage and the
accumulation of engine parameters over time( i.e. oil
consumption, compression etc.). The engine in my Glastar was a new O360A4M
and I sold the aircraft at 400 hours. I keep in touch with the purchaser
and it is still going strong (with possibly a little top end work) at 3500
hours. He uses it to troll daily for swordfish and tuna over the Pacific at
low power settings. I put a new certificated IO540D4A5 from Van's my RV10.
Due to some experiences I have had with shops over the years, you may want
to run the engine until conditions indicate "end of life" and negotiate for
a new or new limits overhaul from a reputable outfit like Lycoming or
similar.
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| Subject: | Re: Overhaul - New |
FYI:=C2-If you really need to rebuild it I would consider talking with Ba
rret In Tulsa.=C2- Not that much higher cost but they do a better balance
, in my opinion, check with them. Also they do work for a few aerobatic pil
ots.=C2- People notice that my engine runs very smoothly at low rpm. Very
satisfied!=C2-A lot depends on you, when you think "you" need to do the
rebuild.=C2-
From: Linn Walters <flying-nut@cfl.rr.com>
To: rv10-list@matronics.com
Sent: Friday, March 17, 2017 8:18 PM
Subject: RE: RV10-List: Overhaul - New
Lycomings are dirt simple. With the assembly and parts manual I'd overhaul
it myself .... the hardest thing is splitting the case.
However, I wouldn't touch it just because it has 2000 hours on it. =C2-If
the engine has good oil pressure and compression .... fly it.The best thin
g you can do for your engine is use it often.IMHO!LINN
Sent from Samsung tablet cruising on the majesty Of The Seas.
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>From Jim Combs <jiminlexky@gmail.com>
To rv10-list@matronics.com
Subject RV10-List: Overhaul - New
Questions for the group:
I am getting close to the 2000 hour point on my IO-540-C4B5 and am looking
at options:
(1) Replace with a new Lycoming from Vans (47K)
(2) Replace with a Titan X540 engine from ECI (44K)
(3) Purchase an overhauled engine from ???
(4) Overhaul it myself.=C2- I have replaced cylinders and overhauled auto
motive engines but not a Lycoming.
Any comments on any specific option?
Thanks, Jim CombsN312F - Flying 1000+ Hours over a 6 year period
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