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In Europe the engine is very rarely and therefore expensive. In USA it is not realy a problem to buy a C145-2. But I think, that in Germany live the same number of bandits than in USA. Therefore it is very difficult for me to differentiate between a airworthy engine and scrap.
What must I do when I will purchasing a airworthy Conti C145-2 for small money in USA? And what do you think is a good price for a used engine with a few open hours? And what do you think is the best way to ship the engine good packaged to Germany as one piece?
Thanks!
Wolfgang
Conti C145-2
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rudymantel
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Wolfgang
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C145-2
Hello Rudi.
I will use any a allowed engine in my C170 B.
But the laws and the technical complexness of a aircraft engine is a big problem.
You can buy a engine for xyxy USD in good airworty condition and you can buy a engine for the double money as scrap.
My intention is only to learn to differentiate between a good and a bad engine, when I will buy it in USA (or Germany).
The administrator delete my whole posting. But I think it is a misunderstanding. I will not buy a engine, I will differentiate between a good and a worse engine! That is a other intention.
I will use any a allowed engine in my C170 B.
But the laws and the technical complexness of a aircraft engine is a big problem.
You can buy a engine for xyxy USD in good airworty condition and you can buy a engine for the double money as scrap.
My intention is only to learn to differentiate between a good and a bad engine, when I will buy it in USA (or Germany).
The administrator delete my whole posting. But I think it is a misunderstanding. I will not buy a engine, I will differentiate between a good and a worse engine! That is a other intention.
Best regards.
Wolfgang
Wolfgang
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rudymantel
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Wolfgang, what do you mean by a "good engine"? A mid-time engine with a known history ? A run-out engine that you plan to overhaul ? A low time engine, ready to install on an airplane ?
At the very least I would have the engine and its accessories, especially the magnetos, inspected by a qualified mechanic. The engine should be run, the oil screen/ filter checked, the compression checked, boroscope the cylinders to look for rust, pull the oil pan and check for internal rust, corrosion, a dial test indicator check for crankshft runout. A lot depends on the engine's past history. Was it inactive for years ? If so, was it properly preserved ? Was it regularly operated ? Are there records and are they reliable ? Was there a ever a prop strike ? Are all AD's and Bulletins complied with ? I believe that in Germany compliance with factory Service Bulletins are mandatory. If you have records (log books) they should confirm this but it should also be physically checked.
To be safe when buying an engine with an unknown history it should be disassembled and the crankshaft magnafluxed and its parts dimensionally measured for wear. It really depends on the engine, it's history and who you are buying it from. There's no single or simple answer, in my humble opinion. I hope this helps-
Rudy
At the very least I would have the engine and its accessories, especially the magnetos, inspected by a qualified mechanic. The engine should be run, the oil screen/ filter checked, the compression checked, boroscope the cylinders to look for rust, pull the oil pan and check for internal rust, corrosion, a dial test indicator check for crankshft runout. A lot depends on the engine's past history. Was it inactive for years ? If so, was it properly preserved ? Was it regularly operated ? Are there records and are they reliable ? Was there a ever a prop strike ? Are all AD's and Bulletins complied with ? I believe that in Germany compliance with factory Service Bulletins are mandatory. If you have records (log books) they should confirm this but it should also be physically checked.
To be safe when buying an engine with an unknown history it should be disassembled and the crankshaft magnafluxed and its parts dimensionally measured for wear. It really depends on the engine, it's history and who you are buying it from. There's no single or simple answer, in my humble opinion. I hope this helps-
Rudy
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