Just found a small oil leak coming from the shaft on my Hartzell S-1-10 prop governor that I purchased new from Vans to put on my IO-360. Time in service is around 650 hours. I know there was a service bulletin to replace an o-ring on that shaft at the next overhaul opportunity. So I figured I'd get some quotes for an overhaul since I got everything apart for this years condition inspection. The real shocker came from Hartzell themselves. Just got quoted $1235 plus any parts and expendables. Double checked with them since Vans Aircraft lists a brand new governor for $2040. Hartzell's list price for the same governor is an eye popping $7979. So at those prices I'm inclined to buy a new in stock governor from Vans.
Anyone have a shop they can recommend for a Hartzell governor overhaul that doesn't charge an arm and a leg and has a decent turnaround time?
Anyone have a shop they can recommend for a Hartzell governor overhaul that doesn't charge an arm and a leg and has a decent turnaround time?