December 23rd 05, 01:52 PM
posted to rec.aviation.owning
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The engine is finally back!
Thanks
"BTIZ" wrote in message
news:KTLqf.13950$LB5.5023@fed1read04...
I'd have to check with the treasurer... but I think the shop price came
close to $19K.. plus we did out own "in house" labor for the R&R, plus new
braided oil lines..
BT
"Jim Burns" wrote in message
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BT,
Can I ask how much the OH cost at your local shop? I'm always
interested
for when the day comes we'll have to OH one of ours.
Thanks
Jim
"BTIZ" wrote in message
news:6qnqf.6557$LB5.5831@fed1read04...
I'll echo that... we did an overhaul by a local shop. Piper Pawnee
O-540-235HP with STC to 250HP
He did his normal run at the shop.. then once installed.. it was a
quick
(short) static run (mag check) to check oil pressures and leaks.. then
shut
down inspect...
Then it was start and go.. no ground time.. it was 100F out and we did
not
want to overheat on the ground... FULL Power climb to 10,000MSL where
the
outside temps were cooler and we could run it full throttle at cruise.
Stayed there for 1+30 monitoring oil temp and pressure (no CHT
available).
A few more flights at altitude to accumulate about 5 hours total before
putting it to work, glider tow.
Over 55 hours on the engine now and just swapped from Mineral to
regular
AD.
All appears well.
BT
"dlevy" wrote in message
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Same here.
"Paul kgyy" wrote in message
ups.com...
snip
I did my first 30 minutes orbiting the airport with tower
permission.
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