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Metal fatigue in Lycoming engines limiting its TBO?



 
 
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Old November 4th 04, 02:29 PM
PaulH
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For corrosion and other reasons stated by other posters, there is also
a time limit of 12 years that Lycoming suggests as TBO. If the engine
has not been torn down and inspected for 20 years, relying on hours
only is risky.
 




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