Stolen Engines

"tom418" writes:

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

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

But the seller doesn't claim that the avionics are "in great shape."

I've flown without avionics for years. Flying with cracked fuel bladders
would be much different.

I doubt, however, that anyone is likely to be dumb enough (like me) to try
strapping two new engines on this plane. It's parts.

Like another poster said: $2k is all it's worth.

There are eight days to go. I suspect it's worth more.

--kyler

Wonder if the person had insurance?


"MontyJ" wrote in message
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Stu Gotts wrote in message
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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
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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


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?

From the looks of the panel, the thieves got a lot more than just the
engines.

--
Jim Carter
"MontyJ" wrote in message
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Stu Gotts wrote in message
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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?

On Sat, 10 Jul 2004 12:09:09 +0000, Kyler Laird wrote:

There are eight days to go. I suspect it's worth more.

Only because it's on Ebay. Have you ever noticed many of the things that
sell on Ebay can be purchased new for less money?

"Matthew P. Cummings" wrote in message
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On Sat, 10 Jul 2004 12:09:09 +0000, Kyler Laird wrote:

There are eight days to go. I suspect it's worth more.

Only because it's on Ebay. Have you ever noticed many of the things that
sell on Ebay can be purchased new for less money?


Yes I have, and all I have to say about it is "Caveat Emptor"

"Matthew P. Cummings" writes:

On Sat, 10 Jul 2004 12:09:09 +0000, Kyler Laird wrote:

There are eight days to go. I suspect it's worth more.

Only because it's on Ebay. Have you ever noticed many of the things that
sell on Ebay can be purchased new for less money?

They can be stolen for even less. Does it matter?

I use "worth" to mean "what someone's willing to pay." E-bay is a fairly
good tool for determining that.

Your valuation of the object has minimal impact on the rest of us.

--kyler

"Matthew P. Cummings" wrote in message
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On Sat, 10 Jul 2004 12:09:09 +0000, Kyler Laird wrote:

There are eight days to go. I suspect it's worth more.

Only because it's on Ebay. Have you ever noticed many of the things that
sell on Ebay can be purchased new for less money?


And just as many items sell for less than a reasonable price and many go
unsold. Nobody seems to mention that side of the coin very often.