The International Cessna 170 Association

Hi All,
I am a first time poster to this forum and was looking to see about advice/thoughts about an engine overhaul or other engine options that balance the need for an engine overhaul balanced by the cost.
Being based in Chicago. I called the area shops (ie G&N etc) they want $29,995 for the overhaul with 10-12 weeks for the job
I am looking for advice on other possible shops that overhaul the C-145-2a engine or possible solutions to our dilemma.
Thanks in advance
Tim

Poplar Grove Airmotive would be close for you...

Right across the ramp from one of our Members and 170 expert shops (Mountain Airframe): http://www.menaaircraftengines.com/

Have Del Lehmann accomplish any airframe issues while your engine is being refreshed. http://www.mountainairframe.com/

Tim,

There are several 170 owners in the Chicago area. Most of us have used Poplar Grove Airmotive with good results.

Best of luck

Jim Collins
C170B N2488D
based at 06C (Schaumburg)

gahorn wrote:Right across the ramp from one of our Members and 170 expert shops (Mountain Airframe): http://www.menaaircraftengines.com/

Have Del Lehmann accomplish any airframe issues while your engine is being refreshed. http://www.mountainairframe.com/

I second gahorn's recommendation!

Fly your plane to Mena, Arkansas.
Have Del Lehmann remove your engine and cart it across the ramp to Mena Aircraft Engines.
Have Del annual your plane and have him manage/coordinate with other shops any other options or repairs you might need, i.e., radio/instrument upgrades, paint, interior, sheet metal repairs, etc
Go to Mena for a couple of days and test fly your plane when ready and resolve any break-in issues that may appear while you are there
Fly your plane home completely confident with the work done
Show-off your plane to your jealous friends when you get home

No overhaul done correctly will be cheap (whatever that is) but the folks in Mena are honest and will give you the best value for your money of anyplace I know. Several members have had major restoration, rebuild, repaint, and barn-find resurrections done by Del, et al, all with excellent results and no issues that were not gladly resolved.

Thank you all for the feedback! It is much appreciated. I am waiting a call back from the engine shop in Mena.
I will check with Poplar Grove but I heard they are pretty pricey.
Thanks again
Tim