Hi All-
I am new to the site and I am in a bit of a quandary in terms of an engine to put in my aircraft. I would like to have an IO-360, but cannot find one complete for a reasonable cost. I have found an opportunity for a O-360-A1D at a decent price, but my cowl would require a forward facing horizontal sump which would potentially cause an engine ID data plate mismatch, which would only further complicate things if I added fuel injection to it.
The reason that I ask, is that the insurance company that gave me a quote said they will not ensure the hull unless there is a certified engine on the plane (I would really prefer to have hull insurance if at all possible; or at least the opportunity to obtain it). Furthermore, I am concerned with regard to what a DAR would say to the aforementioned concerns. Is there any work-arounds here? I was told by one guy selling an engine that I needed to buy a Bendix fuel injection system and replace the engine ID data plate with an M1B, but I am not sure that is the right thing to do.
Thanks in advance for your assistance!
I am new to the site and I am in a bit of a quandary in terms of an engine to put in my aircraft. I would like to have an IO-360, but cannot find one complete for a reasonable cost. I have found an opportunity for a O-360-A1D at a decent price, but my cowl would require a forward facing horizontal sump which would potentially cause an engine ID data plate mismatch, which would only further complicate things if I added fuel injection to it.
The reason that I ask, is that the insurance company that gave me a quote said they will not ensure the hull unless there is a certified engine on the plane (I would really prefer to have hull insurance if at all possible; or at least the opportunity to obtain it). Furthermore, I am concerned with regard to what a DAR would say to the aforementioned concerns. Is there any work-arounds here? I was told by one guy selling an engine that I needed to buy a Bendix fuel injection system and replace the engine ID data plate with an M1B, but I am not sure that is the right thing to do.
Thanks in advance for your assistance!