First annual on engine

[Veetail88]

I bought my engine from Mattituck a few years back. I've installed in on my airplane and ran it back in August/September, and I'm hoping to fly around mid may.

So here's the question.

Since the engine was manufactured a few years ago, do I need an annual on the engine before I can fly it?

If not, do I need to have it the annual done a year after I first ran it? A year after it first flies?

Maybe common knowledge, but I don't know......yet. Thank you VAFers.

[Veetail88]

Oh, and since I've been asking so many questions lately, I think I'll have to send Doug an increased user fee! Lots of mileage this year!

[Tbone]

No it's not required until it is flown on a aircraft for one year. It is always a good idea to do a inspection on it before you fly for first time, such as timing, plug cleaning, leak down check and such.

[BobTurner]

Actually, when you have your airworthiness inspection, the inspector or DAR will want to see the equivalent of a condition inspection signed off by you, before they will issue the certificate.