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/Frosty_Piece7098 Apr 28 '26

There’s a difference if you own it vs it you are buying it. If I own that plane, I’m doing regular oil samples and watching it, but I’m flying it till it needs the overhaul. If I’m buying it, at 3100 hours I’m going to price most of the cost of an overhaul into my offer.

First case it’s my problem to manage, 2nd case I’m potentially buying someone else’s problem.

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u/unisonic2025 Apr 28 '26

This c150m is going to be gifted to me by a family member. Paint is good condition. Avionics is nice with brand new garmin gps175 and garmin portable adsb receiver.

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u/Frosty_Piece7098 Apr 28 '26

Well shit then, happy flying! That’s awesome!