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So, one of the planes I am currently looking at was originally designed for a Continental W-670 (225 hp) and fixed or ground adjustable prop. In recent years, the current owner STC'd it for a W-670-23 (240 hp) and CS prop. Current engine is mid-time (5-600 hrs SMOH). Seller is offering it with or without a complete spare engine (0 SMOH) in the crate and the price difference reflects the cost of the engine.
If I buy this airplane I will own it through at least one overhaul/engine change.
Now, the one issue with the -23 that I have been told by both the owner and some other folks in the type club is that it can be hard to find some parts, pistons in particular. The owner did say that he has collected some spare pistons for it and will sell those to me if I choose not to take the full spare.
Anyone familiar with W-670's care to comment?
Am I better off spending the money now for the spare (basically an extra 25k), or taking my chances with parts at overhaul time (also knowing that i can revert back to the 225 HP W-670 if necessary)?
If I buy this airplane I will own it through at least one overhaul/engine change.
Now, the one issue with the -23 that I have been told by both the owner and some other folks in the type club is that it can be hard to find some parts, pistons in particular. The owner did say that he has collected some spare pistons for it and will sell those to me if I choose not to take the full spare.
Anyone familiar with W-670's care to comment?
Am I better off spending the money now for the spare (basically an extra 25k), or taking my chances with parts at overhaul time (also knowing that i can revert back to the 225 HP W-670 if necessary)?
