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(Ben Haas) wrote:

Thats a full 5 day week putting in 8 hours a day,,, Just to R&R a
motor and prop. If it takes an A&P that long I would be lookin for a
new honest mechanic...
Ben Haas

you want it fast, or do you want it right?

also, is engine R&R the only thing that happens at overhaul?
the service manual for my cherokee indicates lotsa of stuff
to be done at overhaul besides just the engine R&R.

He just asked for a R&R rate, An overhaul would cost alot more... DUH !!!

well, duh. You do realize that replacing the flexible fuel and oil
lines wouldn't be covered by either the R&R or an overhaul, right?
And what about inspection/repair of the exhaust system? Do you
think that's part of the R&R or overhaul? If I read my service
manual correctly, these are things to be done in conjunction with
the engine overhaul (or at the very least, are recommended actions).
Perhaps the OP's aircraft doesn't have the same required actions.

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Bob Noel