I have my '48 in for annual and doing some much needed repair. I just got a call from the shop that the Inspector said that the last overhaul on the C-145 was more than 12 years ago so it should be overhauled. He indicated that he would sign it off this year, but it should be overhauled next annual. Maybe my head has been in the sand for a while but this is the first time I heard about the 12 year limit. There must be a lot of engines out there more than 10 years between overhaul. This is a different inspector than I have had in the past nine years. Nothing was ever mentioned before. Still about 400 hrs to TBO. Anyone else run into this?
Larry
Continental Motors SIL 98-9
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Re: Continental Motors SIL 98-9
awfully swell of them not to require it this annual, why would it be any less "unairworthy" this year. this is not an AD so not required. If you were 135 with the airplane even then you could submit a plan with your FSDO to monitor engine condition and overfly the "manufacturer's recommended TBO".
tell your IA to read the regs and chat with his FAA mx guys to get straightened out. otherwise time to find a better one.
tell your IA to read the regs and chat with his FAA mx guys to get straightened out. otherwise time to find a better one.
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Re: Continental Motors SIL 98-9
Larry,
Sic Mike Busch on your inspector, or at least read some of his writings regarding when an to overhaul an engine under part 91 (you are operating under part 91, if not the rules get a lot stickier).
Sic Mike Busch on your inspector, or at least read some of his writings regarding when an to overhaul an engine under part 91 (you are operating under part 91, if not the rules get a lot stickier).
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Bruce Fenstermacher
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Re: Continental Motors SIL 98-9
Larry as others have indicated flying under part 91 there is no time limit to overhaul. You don't have to do it at 12 years, you don't have to do it at TBO.
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And beware other "squawks" this guy finds.
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Larry Holtz
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Re: Continental Motors SIL 98-9
Thanks guys for your input. I talked to the mechanic, and got things streghtened out. It's great to be a member of this assciation.
Larry
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Re: Continental Motors SIL 98-9
Larry,
If your mechanic doesn't know the difference between part 91 and 135, you may need another mechanic. There are several issues with AD's that don't need addressed if your not holding out the aircraft. (seat rails, bendix switch check, excreta). If your holding out for rent, the guy may have a point. And he may be just trying to cover your Butt.
If your mechanic doesn't know the difference between part 91 and 135, you may need another mechanic. There are several issues with AD's that don't need addressed if your not holding out the aircraft. (seat rails, bendix switch check, excreta). If your holding out for rent, the guy may have a point. And he may be just trying to cover your Butt.