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- O-470R TBO times - Pilots of America
So, what exactly is the TBO on an O-470R engine? I have one book from the Cessna Pilot Association that states TBO is 1500 hours, while I've seen other references to 1800 hours What gets the TBO up to 1800?
- O200 TBO - Pilots of America
Anyone heard of an STC that extends the recommended TBO of subject Continental from 1800 to 2000 hours?
- what is TBO - Pilots of America
"The other expense is in reduced TBO The TSIO-520UB on the Bonaza has a 1600 hour TBO and most need top overhauls way before that (check out the specs on most of the planes for sale ) A lot of the TBO issues are related to the high operating temperatures that most of the components have to
- TBO - 4000 hrs?! - Pilots of America
Was just perusing the online aircraft logs of some of my flight school's 172s It lists the TBO as 4000 hrs Just wondering if this is normal as I thought these mid 70s Lycomings were supposed to be 2000 hrs TBO A few planes seem to be pushing 3000-3500 hrs with one at 4300 hrs and just now
- TBO for a propellor - Pilots of America
TBO on any engine is a service bulletin, a life limit on a TCDS is a requirement for airworthiness, what makes a propeller type certificate any different than a life limited spar on a Grumman AA series or a Piper PA-38life limited airframe?
- Continental 0-200D TBO - Years as important as hours?
Hello, I'm currently looking at buying a 2011 aircraft with a Continental 0-200D that has 499 hours I was already aware of the 2000 TBO, but just recently discovered that these motors also have a 12 year TBO Which means this aircraft's engine will technically be past its overhaul time next
- O-470-U TBO of 2000 hours? - Pilots of America
The TBO on the U is listed as 2000 hours but in reality does the U typically go any further between overhauls than its predecessors who have a 1500 hour TBO? Thx If the engine is healthy, probably will go way past 2000 hrs The oil analysis trend, filter inspections, and engine IRANs in the log will give good indication on the engine's health
- School me on TBO - Pilots of America
TBO is only reset by a full overhaul That means top and bottom Valves and cylinders tend to wear out before bottom ends do So an engine with 1500 hours on it that just had a top overhaul could have lots of life left in it IMO the best values are going to be an airplane that has a very low time engine by a reputable shop, or one that is near or past TBO and priced accordingly Yes you can
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