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02-06-2016, 07:57 AM
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From hanging to running: how long?
I've been curious about something... again. I'd like to hear from builders of completed aircraft: how long was the time elapsed from engine hanging to first engine start on the airframe? I'd imagine there is a pretty wide spectrum of experience on this topic. Please share.
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02-06-2016, 08:03 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
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Time
Well there is a lot to do but its not that hard. Here are the factors that will cause time delays:
1. Is the firewall already planned out battery, solenoids, fuel lines, brake reservois, control cables, wires, sensor manifold, etc
2. Are control cables right length (been there)
3. Premade fuel/oil/MP lines? Will need to measure and send in order
4. Baffling 
5. Cowling fit and baffling seal
If everything goes well I've done it in 3 weeks but a few months is more likely.
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02-06-2016, 08:36 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: NC25
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Originally Posted by goatflieg
I've been curious about something... again. I'd like to hear from builders of completed aircraft: how long was the time elapsed from engine hanging to first engine start on the airframe? I'd imagine there is a pretty wide spectrum of experience on this topic. Please share.
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It was 20-years ago (1995) that I hung the engine. First flight was about 2-years later (09-1997). That was before there was a Firewall Forward Kit. One had to design, procure, fabricate, and install everything back then.
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02-06-2016, 09:04 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Battleground
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I think you will find most "hobby" and first time builders take between a year and two. Mine was about 18 months.
There is a huge variance in build times based on ones personal work and life situation. If you worked it like a job, you might get it done in a couple months. I never had that luxury.
....and then there is always the guy like Steve that makes us all look bad 
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02-06-2016, 12:55 PM
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Location: Shorewood, WI (Milwaukee area)
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How long?
Mine was 8 years. No significant engine sag then or after 50 hours.
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02-06-2016, 01:23 PM
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Location: Fort Mill, South Carolina
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Longer than I thought...
10 months, so far. Will probably crank it up in 3-6 months.
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02-06-2016, 02:07 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Yarmouth, Nova Scotia
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How do you get the preservative oil out? Manual says to roll the engine from side to side with plugs out, but you would not do this if it was going to be a year before start and you mount the engine.
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02-06-2016, 04:16 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Utah
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2+ years for me. Bought a factory new Lycoming late 2008, drained preservative oil and hung right away. First start 2011. Can't stop since then  |
02-06-2016, 05:20 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Littleton, CO
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2 years
2 years. don't know if it saged as I did cowl at end
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02-06-2016, 08:23 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2008
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It took me about 16 months.
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