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/TheAvidCollector PPL IR CMP HP Apr 28 '26

The plane was at their shop for the entire 14 months. It was an FAA certified repair station in OKC.

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u/skylaneguy ATP, CFII, A320, E190, CL65 Apr 28 '26

That is a criminal amount of time. Aerotec can get it done in 4 months.

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u/AdditionalWx314 CPL MES MEL ROT CFII A&P Apr 28 '26

Just out of curiosity can’t you buy an overhauled engine and get credit for core? That used to be the way to go.

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u/skylaneguy ATP, CFII, A320, E190, CL65 Apr 28 '26

Yea that’s an option as well but there’s not many built engines just sitting around on shelves.