[dspender]

I don't see it on Van's site. Is anyone aware of the anticipated turnaround time from order to delivery for the IO540 conventional vs Thunderbolt engine?

 

[danlh]

I ordered my experimental 540 August 2024 and received it last week, 6/19/26.

 

[bertschb]

I don't see it on Van's site. Is anyone aware of the anticipated turnaround time from order to delivery for the IO540 conventional vs Thunderbolt engine?

18 months standard version, 14 months for Thunderbolt. Having said that, I've been waiting for 38 months for my Thunderbolt.

From Van's website:

 

[dspender]

Any speculation on the difference between website quotes and actual delivery times? Also, any idea if one or the other is more prompt (conventional mags, Lycoming EIS, or dual P-mags)?

 

[esco]

You might consider asking the Thunderbolt engine manager directly.

 

[Mark Dickens]

18 months standard version, 14 months for Thunderbolt. Having said that, I've been waiting for 38 months for my Thunderbolt.

From Van's website:
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What astounds me is the apparent utter lack of concern by Vans for these website claims. I'm sure they know that these claims are complete BS, but they apparently do not care. Maybe its the matter of getting you to send a deposit so they can make interest income off of it for 2-4 years. What a scam...

 

[Mark Dickens]

I just verified with Vans that my targeted ship date is still July 2, one week away. Let's see if it happens....

 

[esco]

I just verified with Vans that my targeted ship date is still July 2, one week away. Let's see if it happens....

Mark: did they verify over the phone... or on the "Kit Status" page?

 

[JeffPeters]

I ordered mine in April and target date is 18months. I asked Lycoming at snf and they said that target was realistic.

 

[Mark Dickens]

Mark: did they verify over the phone... or on the "Kit Status" page?

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