On Thu, 29 Sep 2005 02:17:12 GMT, Ernest Christley
wrote:

Jimbob wrote:


I guess my question to you is why a 1930's technology engine built
using consensus standards is going to cost $20,000?


Because their not built using consensus standards, they're built using
1930's technology. That is a guy standing in front of a maching,
grinding and cutting parts.

I choked when I read in an AOPA magazine, just a couple years ago, that
Lycoming was harping and stroking themselves for buying some CNC
equipment. That is, arguably the leader in aviation engines is just now
moving up to the quality control and automation that the even the most
basic machine shops expect.

Ugh, That's scary.

Without the barriers to entry, i.e. FAA certifcation, I should expect
some competitors to enter the market. More competition means pressure
to use more effective means of manufacturing. These proces should
drop.


Jim

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