Engine, Prop and Avionics Update posted

[NavyS3BNFO]

Just received my payment notice for July 2025 build - first ordered Oct. 2023.

I"m going to pick up at the lycoming factory - can anybody confirm the pallet size of an IO-360-M1B?

- i'm planning on picking up in my F150 but trying to figure out if i need to remove my tonneau cover since it takes up a few feet of the truck bed.

I just picked up my TB IO360 M1B from the factory on Friday (6/6) - 3 years, 2 months and 27 days after my initial order. I was told the dimensions are 44x42x34. I didn't measure it when I picked it up but I towed it on a trailer behind an SUV. If you have the time, ask for a factory tour ahead of time. The folks there are great.

 

[QuixoteAg]

Thanks! It should fit in the back of my truck and if it wont, I’ll do as you did and get a U-Haul trailer for it! 3+ years waiting for the engine is quite a bit.

 

[briand]

Anyone get a quote on a Superior engine lately? I know they used to be considerably cheaper than a factory Lycoming but they don’t advertise prices anymore.

 

[jimbom]

Ordered my TB 540 in March, 2022.

3 years and 4 months later I have my engine. Quite a relief. I guess I should start working on that empennage ;-)

 

[QuixoteAg]

Picked up the engine on Monday in Williamsport Pa. Chris gave me a factory tour as well. Had some last minute drama with Lycoming having to tear down and restart the build after it sprang a leak on during engine testing but they rebuilt it and tested etc. in a week. Ended up having to stay at Airventure an extra 3 days during the wait…the sacrifices I make for this plane…