Morgans wrote:

"Scott Skylane" wrote

Don't knock the O-200 quite so fast. The 162 is getting the "D" model
engine, the Type Spec of which hasn't even been issued, yet. I would
be surprised if Continental doesn't incorporate some improvements to
the cylinder design. As a rugged, easy-to-maintain light aircraft
powerplant, I personally think they made a good choice.

I agree, most completely!

The fact that it has the O-200 would make me buy it, rather than the
Rotax powered LSA's.

Anyone know what a weight comparison would be for a firewall forward
installation of a 200 vs. a 912?

And can anyone tell us what the maintenance
schedule for the O-200 is?

For the 912, I inspect every 25 hours and do
a plug and oil change every 50 hours. Plugs
are $3 each x 8, oil filter is about $17 and
oil is $10/quart x 3.

Dealer inspection at 100 hour intervals mostly
for the gearbox.