futurepilot1
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Question...what is the average cost for MOH on a Lycoming O-320 out of a Cessna 172P??
MOH Question
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futurepilot1
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Wow...so I guess when looking at buying an airplane time SMOH would be a major factor...at least to me it would. If you know you are going to have to drop 17K within a couple of hundred hours.
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Well... That depends. Airframe (especially structural) repairs will rack up a shocking bill very quickly. I'd go for an airplane with a runout motor and sound, corrosion-free structure over one with a new motor and shady structure.
deadstick
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The cost depends on how overhauled you want it and the condition of the current parts. There are serviceable limits and new limits. To go to new limits cost more. You can OH the cylinders, oversize them, etc and slap the back on for about $350-500/ea. New cylinders are an option, but cost ~$1k each. If the crank shaft doesn't meet serviceable limits or the case is cracked, you have to replace them and that adds up. I think it's about 25-30 hrs of labor (depending on the shop) to remove and replace the engine.
For a -P model, this could be 50% of the purchase price. Make sure you offer a price that accounts for the run-out engine. Sometimes, if you are getting a loan, you can roll the new engine into the loan amount, and the funds will be escrowed until the work is done.
For a -P model, this could be 50% of the purchase price. Make sure you offer a price that accounts for the run-out engine. Sometimes, if you are getting a loan, you can roll the new engine into the loan amount, and the funds will be escrowed until the work is done.