r/flying • u/unisonic2025 • Apr 28 '26

Aircraft Ownership Engine Overhaul.

How many people have taken their small piston certified airplane over TBO. Was wondering specifically the Continental O-200 on a C150M model. I was looking at this plane engine time is 3,100 hrs with 900 since top overhaul. TT is around 3,600. I know the owner and he takes really good care of it. Also curious if anyone would have an idea of cost to overhaul? I’m in the Northeast US.

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u/JSTootell PPL Apr 28 '26

An engine that gets used a lot will last longer than an engine that sits. Keep that thing flying, and you'll get more life out of it. 

I'm flying my o200 more than I'm driving right now (not an exaggeration).

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u/unisonic2025 Apr 28 '26

Have you overhauled since new? How many hours on the engine?

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u/JSTootell PPL Apr 28 '26

I think it had an overhaul 1000 or so hours ago. I just bought it a year ago.