Would this engine be salvageable?

How did that fire start.? I'd think it was unusual to see one start aft of the firewall.
 
It is true all certified engines come with a data plate so they can be tracked. The picture you provided does not provide enough information to determine if the critical engine parts were damaged in the fire. However if the fire did not damage the engine it can be rebuilt or overhauled and returned to service.

Only after removing and opening up the engine can the engine inspection be performed to determine the condition of the case halves and other parts. Be advised some parts even not affected by the fire may not meet any airworthiness standards and defects may not be visible by the naked eye. I would suggest you read the following AC.

AC 21-38 Disposition of Unsalvageable Aircraft Parts and Materials. This advisory circular (AC) provides information and guidance to persons involved in the sale, maintenance, or disposal of aircraft parts. It provides information and guidance to prevent unsalvageable aircraft parts and materials from being sold as serviceable parts and materials.

Keep in mind some A&P, repair station, or the manufacture will be required to inspect the engine and determine its condition to be repaired or if it can be repaired. If the engine cannot be repaired due to the fire damage or some other reason the data plate should be removed and returned the manufacturer to take the engine out of the system.

Bottom line the engine needs an detail inspection to determine its condition for repair. Don't assue it cannot be repaired because of the fire.

Just one man’s opinion.
 
Salvagable is not a physical factor but an economic one. Will final value be greater than initial and incurred cost. IOW anythig is salvagable if you get the right deal on it. As for this engine, it doesn't appear to have suffered majorly, but that can be incorrec, I'm just looking at a distant pic...
 
AdamZ said:
How did that fire start.? I'd think it was unusual to see one start aft of the firewall.
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NTSB Identification: LAX07LA263
14 CFR Part 91: General Aviation
Accident occurred Saturday, September 01, 2007 in Modesto, CA
Aircraft: Piper PA-22-150, registration: N13WA
Injuries: 1 Serious, 1 Minor.
This is preliminary information, subject to change, and may contain errors. Any errors in this report will be corrected when the final report has been completed.
On September 1, 2007, about 1748 Pacific daylight time, a Piper PA-22-150, N13WA, was destroyed by fire after landing at the Modesto City Airport, Modesto, California. The airplane was owned and operated by the pilot. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the personal flight, and no flight plan had been filed. The private pilot received minor injuries, and the passenger received serious injuries. The flight was performed under the provisions of 14 CFR Part 91, and it originated from Modesto about 1745.

The pilot reported to the National Transportation Safety Board investigator that within minutes following takeoff on the two flights that preceded the accident flight, he had experienced smoke in the cockpit, and thereafter, he promptly landed. The accident occurred following repairs to his airplane during the next flight. The pilot reported that within minutes after takeoff, he observed smoke in the cabin and saw flames near his feet. He returned to the airport and landed. The passenger exited the airplane before it rolled to a stop, and the pilot followed shortly thereafter.

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This one was discussed on a few boards at the time. IIRC the pilot made his own repairs to the aircraft between flights.

Regards,
Joe
 
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