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A friend has a C150 that is all in pieces for engine overhaul. Wings off for storage and interior needs work too - in general getting near a full rebuild project.
He has it at an A&P acquaintance's hangar and it has languished there for the last 2 years I believe. The acquaintance has said he would finish the project but has 'been busy' with other regular work, I suppose. Finally he wrote my friend and gave an estimate of the engine rebuild prices.
So far parts & labor have been 3.5K.
A&P 1 writes, new cylinders, etc. will another 4K, labor 3K. Includes labor to get it all the way to test fly.
He was about to adbandon the idea until A&P 1 wrote yesterday with this new info.
In fact, a week ago the C150 owner said he was about to take it to another (perhaps more trusted) acquaintance who is a licensed A&P, and let him finish the project. A&P 2 does not do A&P stuff for a living, but seems knowledgable and competent. He would take his time and do it right, and not charge any labor(!). He might take 4-6 months to complete it but the completion date is more of a sure thing. Downside is he would have to spend about $1000-2000 to get it to A&P 2. (long story why so much)
What other info did I leave out for you to give an opinion on which decision is best?
He has it at an A&P acquaintance's hangar and it has languished there for the last 2 years I believe. The acquaintance has said he would finish the project but has 'been busy' with other regular work, I suppose. Finally he wrote my friend and gave an estimate of the engine rebuild prices.
So far parts & labor have been 3.5K.
A&P 1 writes, new cylinders, etc. will another 4K, labor 3K. Includes labor to get it all the way to test fly.
He was about to adbandon the idea until A&P 1 wrote yesterday with this new info.
In fact, a week ago the C150 owner said he was about to take it to another (perhaps more trusted) acquaintance who is a licensed A&P, and let him finish the project. A&P 2 does not do A&P stuff for a living, but seems knowledgable and competent. He would take his time and do it right, and not charge any labor(!). He might take 4-6 months to complete it but the completion date is more of a sure thing. Downside is he would have to spend about $1000-2000 to get it to A&P 2. (long story why so much)
What other info did I leave out for you to give an opinion on which decision is best?