tmyers
En-Route
Just curious what others do with regard to engine reserves.
When I purchased the Arrow the engine had around 1300 hours. I did some research and found that the IO-360 could be R&R and rebuild for around $26K. I figured some inflation in and settled on $30K and said hey, it might only make it to 1800 before it needs an overhaul. With that I settled on a $60/hr Mx reserve. Aggressive yes, but I now have about $4500 in the engine reserve.
I am starting to think I am overdoing this as the engine runs strong, has good compressions. Oil consumption is about a qt every 12 to 15 hours. This is a first run engine (never rebuilt) and has had one jug replaced in it's 1300 hours. With proper Mx and baring a major fubarb I should be able to run it past the recommended TBO of 2000 hrs.
Whats the consensus on engine reserves. Do most have an engine rebuild reserve or do you just plan on a $30K loan when rebuild time comes. Perhaps it is something in the middle but I am curious how the more experienced owners have handled this over the years.
When I purchased the Arrow the engine had around 1300 hours. I did some research and found that the IO-360 could be R&R and rebuild for around $26K. I figured some inflation in and settled on $30K and said hey, it might only make it to 1800 before it needs an overhaul. With that I settled on a $60/hr Mx reserve. Aggressive yes, but I now have about $4500 in the engine reserve.
I am starting to think I am overdoing this as the engine runs strong, has good compressions. Oil consumption is about a qt every 12 to 15 hours. This is a first run engine (never rebuilt) and has had one jug replaced in it's 1300 hours. With proper Mx and baring a major fubarb I should be able to run it past the recommended TBO of 2000 hrs.
Whats the consensus on engine reserves. Do most have an engine rebuild reserve or do you just plan on a $30K loan when rebuild time comes. Perhaps it is something in the middle but I am curious how the more experienced owners have handled this over the years.