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TomParsons Certificates/Ratings/Crew Stations: "A Question for 'Ask the A&P'" 09-05-02, 20:38z  Hi Chip- I'm looking at a Pitts S-1S for sale. It has an AEIO-360 with about 335 SMOH. The only non-stock part is a solid crank, which was installed when the engine was majored. My question is this: how long would this engine typically last before its next MOH? I believe the official TBO is 1400 hours, but I hear differing schools of thought on how long it'll actually go, especially if it's flown hard (e.g., running past redline on the back of loops, etc.). Some say that if you change the oil very often (every 15 hours, or when it starts to darken), you need not worry much about needing another overhaul before around 1000 hours. Others say that it could go at any time, and you can't really tell how many more hours you'll get out of it. I'm trying to figure out how fast to build up the engine fund, so any help here would be appreciated. Tom P. Alert Edit | Reply | Reply With Quote | Top

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