How much does an aircraft engine overhaul cost?

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It is recommended that most piston aircraft engines be rebuilt every 1,800 to 2,000 or so hours. This TBO time is set by the engine manufacture. Overhaul costs can easily run around $18,000 so an aircraft with a run-out engine will cost quite a bit less than one with a newly rebuilt engine.

Is aircraft engine overhaul mandatory?

In most general aviation applications, this overhaul interval is a recommendation only and is not mandatory by regulation. The engine is inspected, repaired as necessary, and returned to service based on whether it meets maintenance and performance requirements.

How much does it cost to overhaul a Lycoming O 320?

Lycoming 320 Overhaul Cost (factory supported models)

Engine Model	Average Factory New	Average Factory Overhauled
O-320-A2D	43993	22933
O-320-A3A	44668	23509
O-320-A3B	42842	21953
O-320-B1A	44385	23268

How much does it cost to overhaul a Lycoming 0 360?

Lycoming 360 Overhaul Cost (factory supported models)

Engine Model	Average Factory New	Average Factory Overhauled
O-360-A1A	44574	23053
O-360-A1AD	47368	25407
O-360-A1D	44789	23274
O-360-A1F6	45769	24072

Is TBO mandatory?

The TBO is a time ‘recommended’ by the manufacturer and, depending upon what rules the aircraft operates under, overhauling the engine at this time is not necessarily mandatory. Depending on the country of registration, aircraft in non-commercial use overhauls may not be mandatory but are highly recommended.

How much does it cost to rebuild a Cessna 172 engine?

Cessna 172 overhaul @ $17,000 divided by the TBO (estimated time between overhauls) of 2000 hours = $8.50 per hour. Note: the factory remanufactured engine cost is $27,000. Upon purchase, the aircraft probably already has flying hours on the engine.

Can I fly past TBO?

Flying past TBO is considered safe by many. According to engine shops, some engines are more likely to last longer than others with some flying 4,000 hours without major repair. There’s a lot of discussion about whether TBO recommendations are necessary or arbitrary.

How much is a overhaul on Lycoming IO 540?

Lycoming 540 Overhaul Cost (factory supported models)

Engine Model	Average Factory New	Average Factory Overhauled
IO-540-AC1A5	74985	46665
IO-540-AE1A5	72357	44360
IO-540-C1B5	62687	35880
IO-540-C4B5	62935	36170

How much does a Lycoming O 540 cost?

In real numbers an Lycoming Rebuilt “Zero Time” Exchange O-540-F1B5 Engine will spike by more than $5500 from the current retail price of $48,303 to $53,879.

Is Tbo mandatory?

How much does it cost to overhaul a Lycoming 540?