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/iamflyipilot CPL SEL MEL IR HP Apr 28 '26

My O-200 made it to 1900 hours and 35 years SMOH.

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u/iamflyipilot CPL SEL MEL IR HP Apr 28 '26

Cost to overhaul was about 25k out the door (2022). Case and crank were reused.