STI 0 #1 February 12, 2008 At Skydive Toronto, we operate a bunch of Cessna 182's, some with O-470 engines (230 hp) and others with the IO-470 engines (260 hp) modified for carburetor feed. These engines are operated on an on-condition program. I am asking for feedback from experienced drop zone operators as to how many hours they run these engines before they required overhaul. Thank you Joe Chow DZO Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
goobersnuftda 0 #2 February 12, 2008 The way I understand it here in Canada, at 1,500 hrs you are done on a Cessna engine. It is time to completely overhaul it. Last time I chequed after all the dingle widgits get done, $40,000 - $50,000. You can run it on condition but when you have to do something to it like replace a pot, low compression and do a top end etc. then engine is done and you lose your $4,000 - $5,000 engine core deposit. It's your new boat anchor. I started a thread a while back about how the US rules are different because they treat a skydiver plane under different rules. CLICKY Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
