stratobee
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Case 1:
I like to change my oil every 25hrs. I don't do it myself, and it takes the mechanics a few hours each time and usually costs around $300-400. For a TBO of 1800hrs, each 25hrs, that means I've spent $29K in oil changes over the lifetime of the engine!
No oil changes on turbines. And, that's about the cost of a hot section inspection. Same time interval.
Case 2:
How many turbocharged engines will go to 1800hrs without changing at least 2 cylinders, a couple of spark plug sets and overhaul the turbos? We're talking a minimum of $10-15K here in cost over the lifetime.
Turbines generally go from HSI to HSI without any fuss. Same time interval.
So, as you can see - I need a turbine in order to save some money here!
I like to change my oil every 25hrs. I don't do it myself, and it takes the mechanics a few hours each time and usually costs around $300-400. For a TBO of 1800hrs, each 25hrs, that means I've spent $29K in oil changes over the lifetime of the engine!
No oil changes on turbines. And, that's about the cost of a hot section inspection. Same time interval.
Case 2:
How many turbocharged engines will go to 1800hrs without changing at least 2 cylinders, a couple of spark plug sets and overhaul the turbos? We're talking a minimum of $10-15K here in cost over the lifetime.
Turbines generally go from HSI to HSI without any fuss. Same time interval.
So, as you can see - I need a turbine in order to save some money here!