TedR3
Pre-takeoff checklist
Like everyone who ever got their certificate, I have an urge to buy an airplane.
I've been looking at C150's. Many of them don't seem to get much exercise. They are well within TBO but the overhauls are 15+ years old.
For instance, I'm corresponding with the seller of a very clean looking 150M.
Only 780 hours since overhaul, but the overhaul was in 1993. No cylinders replaced since that time. The plane only has 14 hrs on the tach in the past 2.5 yrs! Stored in an open T hanger.
My gut feeling is to treat the engine as run out and walk away. Am I being too picky?
Also:
- Inspection report says "trace of mold" on headliner. Makes me worried about corrosion?
- At what point do compression numbers become a concern? Numbers are 66, 76, 78, 72/80.
Ted
I've been looking at C150's. Many of them don't seem to get much exercise. They are well within TBO but the overhauls are 15+ years old.
For instance, I'm corresponding with the seller of a very clean looking 150M.
Only 780 hours since overhaul, but the overhaul was in 1993. No cylinders replaced since that time. The plane only has 14 hrs on the tach in the past 2.5 yrs! Stored in an open T hanger.
My gut feeling is to treat the engine as run out and walk away. Am I being too picky?
Also:
- Inspection report says "trace of mold" on headliner. Makes me worried about corrosion?
- At what point do compression numbers become a concern? Numbers are 66, 76, 78, 72/80.
Ted