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04-02-2011, 12:45 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Rochester, NY
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Cost of IRAN?
I just acquired an AEIO-360 that was factory rebuilt by Lycoming in 1992 and has been sitting in a basement in the original crate since that day. What would I expect to pay to have it inspected for airworthiness and repair anything that's out of spec? Obviously it's going to depend on what needs repairing but any ideas for a baseline? Like if nothing is wrong what's the minimum cost I should expect?
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04-02-2011, 01:34 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2007
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Originally Posted by Phlyan Pan
The cost of IRAN?
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Is this an acronym or the country of IRAN 
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04-02-2011, 01:38 PM
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Was it pickled? Dessicant plugs? Find the cylinder with the open valve and look up into the exhaust port for rust. A borescope will reveal any rust on the cylinder walls.
IRAN - inspect/repair as necessary
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04-02-2011, 02:36 PM
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Just had my engine IRAN by Eagle after the rocker boss failure. Total cost was $10k (ouch!), included new pistons & rings and the usual stuff inside the engine. Also included cylinder honing and an hour test stand. I would say minimum (nothing needing replacement) would have been at least $8k. Seemed expensive to me, but I've not had this sort of thing done before. I suspect a local shop would be cheaper but not sure by how much.
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04-02-2011, 06:35 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Rochester, NY
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I do not know how well it was pickled...the markings on the outside of the crate say it's prepared for storage for 6 months. (I think we missed that mark) I don't believe there are desiccant plugs but I haven't even opened the crate yet. I did put a dehumidifier (out of my gun safe) in the box through the inspection hole. I'm intending to resell this engine so I didn't want to open it yet in case that would reduce its value.
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04-02-2011, 06:55 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2005
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My 1996 Lyc was torn down in 2004 to check an AD on piston wrist pins. No visible rust anywhere. But then I live in a "drier" state (booze and humidity).
It also had the six month oil spray & no desiccant plugs. It's been a strong performer since run in 08.
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04-03-2011, 05:11 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Sydney, Aust.
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Originally Posted by Bavafa
Is this an acronym or the country of IRAN |
I was wondering the same thing, and my first thought was Lots and lots of oil...
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04-06-2011, 03:09 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Plymouth, MA
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Just did this...
Cost me $6500 at: http://www.aerotecengines.ca/
I'm in MA and the best part was they picked it up and also delivered it back to me...probably won't do that to NY however. They do a lot of business down thru Maine, NH, Ma and CT. Great to deal with. Call the owner Jason Crowell. |
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