High_Flyer
Well Known Member
hello everyone,
I'm interesed in a used engine that is for sale here in France and I need advice on what to look for. This would be to install on my RV-7.
The engine is:
Lycoming IO360 A1A
181 hours since lycoming overhaul
Included: prop governor, injection block (don't know which one), dual mags, starter, the seller says a "slick start STC" has been done on the engine.
It was on a Mooney M20E and had a prop strike on taxi (idle RPM) due to nose gear collapse.
The seller says the engine has been inspected after the prop strike and is within tolerances.
What should I look for before making the decision to buy?
Should I have an approved lycoming shop inspect the engine?
Any considerations regarding this engine on a RV-7?
And finally what would such an engine be worth in the USA?
Thank you,
Alain.
I'm interesed in a used engine that is for sale here in France and I need advice on what to look for. This would be to install on my RV-7.
The engine is:
Lycoming IO360 A1A
181 hours since lycoming overhaul
Included: prop governor, injection block (don't know which one), dual mags, starter, the seller says a "slick start STC" has been done on the engine.
It was on a Mooney M20E and had a prop strike on taxi (idle RPM) due to nose gear collapse.
The seller says the engine has been inspected after the prop strike and is within tolerances.
What should I look for before making the decision to buy?
Should I have an approved lycoming shop inspect the engine?
Any considerations regarding this engine on a RV-7?
And finally what would such an engine be worth in the USA?
Thank you,
Alain.