TBO for A-65?

[Michael Horowitz]

Anyone know the current manuf. recommended TBO for the
Contenintal A-65? - Mike

[Jay Smith]

Michael Horowitz wrote:
> Anyone know the current manuf. recommended TBO for the
> Contenintal A-65? - Mike

At this point, I would say it is on condition.
If it is making metal or not making compression, it may be time.

[Michael Horowitz]

Jay Smith > wrote:

>Michael Horowitz wrote:
>> Anyone know the current manuf. recommended TBO for the
>> Contenintal A-65? - Mike
>
>At this point, I would say it is on condition.
>If it is making metal or not making compression, it may be time.

Thank you Jay - Just reading up on "on condition" and that sounds like
common sense. BUT I'm wondering if something dramatic could be
happening inside with good compression showing, and the last oil
analysis showing nothing untoward?

[Jay Smith]

Michael Horowitz wrote:
> Jay Smith > wrote:
>
>
>>Michael Horowitz wrote:
>>
>>> Anyone know the current manuf. recommended TBO for the
>>>Contenintal A-65? - Mike
>>
>>At this point, I would say it is on condition.
>>If it is making metal or not making compression, it may be time.
>
>
> Thank you Jay - Just reading up on "on condition" and that sounds like
> common sense. BUT I'm wondering if something dramatic could be
> happening inside with good compression showing, and the last oil
> analysis showing nothing untoward?


I can tell when the A65 pulling my 7AC is not making full power.
Think about the difference in accelleration on a cold day vice on a hot
day. You do not have alot of excess horsepower to begin with, so any
loss is significant.

[jls]

"Michael Horowitz" > wrote in message
...
> Anyone know the current manuf. recommended TBO for the
> Contenintal A-65? - Mike

Don't ask me why but I've never known an A-65 to get much more than a
thousand hours before needing an overhaul. The cylinders are usually worn
out even before accumulating a thousand hours.

[john price]

It seems to me that the manual for my L3B said after 600
hours the engine should be torn down...

John Price
CFII/AGI/IGI
http://home.att.net/~jm.price


"Michael Horowitz" > wrote in message
...
> Anyone know the current manuf. recommended TBO for the
> Contenintal A-65? - Mike