You forgot about the fuel injection system inspection? Injectors fail become
leaky or clogged


"George Patterson" wrote in message
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Mike wrote:

Annuals were - Quote:
"Your overall annual inspection will be much
less then an avgas engine by virtue of the
fact that the engine contains 70% less parts
and therefore there is virtually nothing left
to change out or replace."
So how much that will really mean ... ?

Probably this. The annual inspection on a gas engine is basically to run a
compression test, clean and rotate the plugs, check and adjust the
ignition
timing, and check the air filter. All shops in this area also change the
oil and
filter, though the FAA doesn't require it. Of course, an AD check is also
run.

I would bet that the inspection for the diesel will involve running a
compression test (whether it's been 500 hours or not), cleaning the glow
plugs,
checking the air filter, and changing the oil and filter. Plus an AD
check. That
basically will save you the cost of the magneto work (since there aren't
any).
The time needed to check the glow plugs will also be less than messing
around
with 8 spark plugs.

Now, if the FAA will allow owners/operators to actually follow the 100,
200, and
500 hour inspection periods recommended by the manufacturer, you would see
a
*big* decrease in costs, but I bet they won't.

George Patterson
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