Aeric
Line Up and Wait
A few weeks ago I experienced an engine failure in my C-150. It started with engine roughness and smoke in the cabin. I looked back and saw a trail of blue smoke not unlike an airshow airplane. I hightailed it to the nearest airport and as I set up for downwind there was a total loss of power. I made announcements, did a short approach (there is a lot to be said for regular practice) and deadsticked it to what was a very nice landing and coasted clear of the runway. Two guys saw me and ran out to help pull my airplane to a local maintenance hangar (they said I should buy a lottery ticket ).
From my description it sounds as though a sticking (closed) valve had bent a pushrod, bending the pushrod tube, causing a massive oil leak, and things went badly from there. Whatever the cause, the passenger rear cylinder was almost detached from the case. I would imagine that the engine is scrap, save for some ancillary items.
I will not keep the airplane, and it's going to be a flying club and renting for a while (yippee ).
My question, what would the value be for a 1973 C-150, TTAF 7340, basic VFR, decent paint, great plexiglass? Last annual several months ago included many little (but expensive) items being corrected or replaced.
From my description it sounds as though a sticking (closed) valve had bent a pushrod, bending the pushrod tube, causing a massive oil leak, and things went badly from there. Whatever the cause, the passenger rear cylinder was almost detached from the case. I would imagine that the engine is scrap, save for some ancillary items.
I will not keep the airplane, and it's going to be a flying club and renting for a while (yippee ).
My question, what would the value be for a 1973 C-150, TTAF 7340, basic VFR, decent paint, great plexiglass? Last annual several months ago included many little (but expensive) items being corrected or replaced.