Stolen Engines

The engines/props were stolen off a twin that had been sitting for 4
years (the auction of the plane is on Ebay). Just wondering if the
serial numbers are in a FAA or maintenance database somewhere and
could be traced as to where they are now. Any other ideas how to find
them? If they were shipped out overseas, would there also be a record?
Thanks.
Monty

The engines/props were stolen off a twin that had been sitting for 4
years (the auction of the plane is on Ebay). Just wondering if the
serial numbers are in a FAA or maintenance database somewhere and
could be traced as to where they are now. Any other ideas how to find
them? If they were shipped out
overseas, would there also be a record?

The original serial numbers of the engines installed would be in the records
from the manufacturer. If the engines were replaced rather than overhauled at
any time then the only records would be in the logbooks and the work order
records of the installing agency. There is no requirement to inform the FAA of
an engine change.

If the engines were modified with a form 337 filed that would be with the FAA
including the serial numbers.

If the engines were shipped out of the country the serial numbers would
probably be recorded by the shipping agency but they would not have to inform
the FAA. If the receiving country has similar import regulations to the US
then the engines would have to be re certified as airworthy before they could
be used but you would have to know what country they might have gone to.

John

This must be the airplane he is talking about

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=2484168681

Ebay item #2484168681


"MontyJ" wrote in message
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The engines/props were stolen off a twin that had been sitting for 4
years (the auction of the plane is on Ebay). Just wondering if the
serial numbers are in a FAA or maintenance database somewhere and
could be traced as to where they are now. Any other ideas how to find
them? If they were shipped out overseas, would there also be a record?
Thanks.
Monty

And that's about what it's worth right now.

On Fri, 9 Jul 2004 15:36:55 -0700, "NW_PILOT" wrote:

This must be the airplane he is talking about

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=2484168681

Ebay item #2484168681


"MontyJ" wrote in message
. com...
The engines/props were stolen off a twin that had been sitting for 4
years (the auction of the plane is on Ebay). Just wondering if the
serial numbers are in a FAA or maintenance database somewhere and
could be traced as to where they are now. Any other ideas how to find
them? If they were shipped out overseas, would there also be a record?
Thanks.
Monty

"NW_PILOT" writes:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=2484168681

1966 Piper Astek

Uh...yeah.

This plane was last used four years ago and has been sitting in the
air field since.Air frame wings,fuel tanks and landing gear are in
great shape.

Ha! I'd enjoy a demonstration of the fuel holding capabilities of those
bladders after having sat dry for four years.

--kyler

Stu Gotts wrote in message . ..
And that's about what it's worth right now.

On Fri, 9 Jul 2004 15:36:55 -0700, "NW_PILOT" wrote:

This must be the airplane he is talking about

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=2484168681

Ebay item #2484168681


"MontyJ" wrote in message
. com...
The engines/props were stolen off a twin that had been sitting for 4
years (the auction of the plane is on Ebay). Just wondering if the
serial numbers are in a FAA or maintenance database somewhere and
could be traced as to where they are now. Any other ideas how to find
them? If they were shipped out overseas, would there also be a record?
Thanks.
Monty


So I guess nobody knows a way to trace stolen engines. I suppose if
the owner gets a tip he can always check their engine serial number in
person, but that's about it. Is the FBO or airport liable for
vandalism or theft from aircraft which are paying to base at their
tiedowns?

Fuel Bladders? How are the avionics (or lack thereof)?

Like another poster said: $2k is all it's worth.
"Kyler Laird" wrote in message
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"NW_PILOT" writes:


http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...&item=24841686
81

1966 Piper Astek

Uh...yeah.

This plane was last used four years ago and has been sitting in the
air field since.Air frame wings,fuel tanks and landing gear are in
great shape.

Ha! I'd enjoy a demonstration of the fuel holding capabilities of those
bladders after having sat dry for four years.

--kyler

"MontyJ" wrote in message
om...
The engines/props were stolen off a twin that had been sitting for 4
years (the auction of the plane is on Ebay). Just wondering if the
serial numbers are in a FAA or maintenance database somewhere and
could be traced as to where they are now. Any other ideas how to find
them? If they were shipped out overseas, would there also be a record?
Thanks.
Monty

The engines will probably end up on airboats.

"MontyJ" wrote in message
om...
Stu Gotts wrote in message
. ..
And that's about what it's worth right now.

On Fri, 9 Jul 2004 15:36:55 -0700, "NW_PILOT" wrote:

This must be the airplane he is talking about


http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...&item=24841686
81

Ebay item #2484168681


"MontyJ" wrote in message
. com...
The engines/props were stolen off a twin that had been sitting for 4
years (the auction of the plane is on Ebay). Just wondering if the
serial numbers are in a FAA or maintenance database somewhere and
could be traced as to where they are now. Any other ideas how to find
them? If they were shipped out overseas, would there also be a
record?
Thanks.
Monty


So I guess nobody knows a way to trace stolen engines. I suppose if
the owner gets a tip he can always check their engine serial number in
person, but that's about it. Is the FBO or airport liable for
vandalism or theft from aircraft which are paying to base at their
tiedowns?

No

On 9 Jul 2004 19:18:27 -0700, (MontyJ) wrote:

Stu Gotts wrote in message . ..
And that's about what it's worth right now.

So I guess nobody knows a way to trace stolen engines. I suppose if
the owner gets a tip he can always check their engine serial number in
person, but that's about it. Is the FBO or airport liable for
vandalism or theft from aircraft which are paying to base at their
tiedowns?

I guess the only way to do any type of trace would be through the NCIC
system that contains stolen item info. This was done by the police
department that investigated your case. Now I must think that the log
books were not with the engines when borrowed, so they're not worth
much, maybe only to homebuilders or as parts. They may be used as
factory cores, so it may help to contact the manufacturer with those
serial numbers.