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Overhaul vs. Cont. Reman.
From the discussion above, it seems to me that overhaul is the way to go. In researching options (should I end up buying a plane with runout engines), I came across an ad in the CPA magazine for a place called Tropic Airpower in FLA. They list a fixed price for the IO 360 A-C that includes hoses, GAMI injectors, new cylindar assemblies, Slick magnetos and a VAR crank if required by AD 97-26-17. The price in the ad is $15,575. With their shipping discount, round trip shipping would be about $1,400. That would be a total of $16,975, significantly cheaper than Air Power's $300 over invoice on a factory reman.
Has anyone had any experience with Tropic Airpower? If they are a quality shop, their price is a good deal and I'm starting to believe overhaul is the best option.
Anyone have a rough idea on labor costs for removing and replacing an engine?
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Hugh Wilson
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