Does anyone have direct experience purchasing or operating the "used mid time lycoming" from Vans? What was your cost, experience with installation, and experience with operations?
I'm considering building a 9a, have decided to go with an 0-320, and looking for powerplant options.
I don't like the outlay for new or reman, even though I do like the time it saves, as well as available warranty;
Rebuilding saves money and teaches quite a bit, but that adds months(?) before I fly, and in the end may only save few dollars;
Third option is to roll the dice, get a mid- to high-time engine, and weigh dollars, performance, and time.
I've searched VAF and found folks who purchased new, new clones, or refurb engines; those who rolled their own; but no one with a mid time from Vans? Has anyone tried this?
Thanks,
I'm considering building a 9a, have decided to go with an 0-320, and looking for powerplant options.
I don't like the outlay for new or reman, even though I do like the time it saves, as well as available warranty;
Rebuilding saves money and teaches quite a bit, but that adds months(?) before I fly, and in the end may only save few dollars;
Third option is to roll the dice, get a mid- to high-time engine, and weigh dollars, performance, and time.
I've searched VAF and found folks who purchased new, new clones, or refurb engines; those who rolled their own; but no one with a mid time from Vans? Has anyone tried this?
Thanks,